Who is Matt Judge? Manchester United transfer negotiator in profile

Change is in the air at Manchester United and it's now being reported that the club's head of corporate development, Matt Judge, has resigned.

Judge worked closely with Ed Woodward during the latter's time as executive vice-chairman at Old Trafford. Woodward had become the club's figurehead in the post-Ferguson era but the former investment banker delegated the negotiating of transfers and contracts to Matt Judge in 2016.

Here, MEN Sport examine what is known about him.

Background

Judge joined the club in 2012 and has been involved in transfer and contract negotiations since 2016. Judge obtained a masters degree in economics and finance at Bristol University and pursued a 13-year career in investment banking before joining United.

How Judge describes himself

This quote is from the biography on Judge's LinkedIn page: "Managing Manchester United's equity and debt capital structure – three equity offerings incl the IPO, totalling over $450m; and three debt refinancings ($1bn+) – debt private placement, term-loan and RCF. Also player negotiations (transfers and playing contracts)."

Where Matt Judge sits in United's hierarchical structure

Judge was widely seen as the right-hand man to Woodward during his time as executive vice-chairman and was heavily involved in United's recruitment. Judge was understood to be the man who sounds out agents and whether players want to come and often the point of contact representing both United players in negotiations over new deals and players United hold an interest in.

What Jose Mourinho said about Matt Judge

"I know my people is doing everything they can," Mourinho said. "The owners with the green light, Mr Woodward working hard with Matt Judge and everybody is giving