Manchester United finally seem to be heading in the right direction off the pitch, with a clear vision now beginning to emerge under INEOS.
Ruben Amorim’s arrival as head coach in October signalled a fresh start.
While results on the field need a lot of work, the club’s long-term planning is already beginning to show.
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Behind the scenes, United have been quietly reshaping their structure.
The Red Devils have been blending traditional English football roles with more modern, continental models.
Now, they’re close to making another key off-field appointment.
Reports in Portugal are claiming Acacio Valentim is set to join Manchester United.
According to Record, United are already in negotiations with Valentim, who recently left his post as Team Operations Director at SC Braga.
Talks are said to be progressing well.
The outlet state there are ‘good prospects for a positive outcome’ and that he will ‘soon join’ Amorim’s setup.
Valentim brings vast experience in the role, having worked at both Braga and Shanghai SPG in the same capacity.
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As well as previously spending time at FC Porto.
While unfamiliar to most English clubs, the position of Team Operations Director is common on the continent and focuses on team logistics, planning, and coordination rather than coaching.
At United, Valentim’s job is expected to complement Amorim’s coaching staff.
While potentially relieving some of Jason Wilcox’s day-to-day responsibilities regarding the playing squad.
This move fits with the club’s wider strategy of building a “best-in-class” off-field team.
One that supports the manager with elite-level specialists across all departments.
With a growing Portuguese influence in both the coaching and playing staff, Valentim’s appointment reflects United’s confidence in Amorim’s vision and in blending cultures to shape a more modern football club.
