Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Rio Ferdinand has explained how Darren Fletcher's role as technical director will help shape Manchester United's philosophy going forward.
Fletcher was appointed United's inaugural technical director last month, with John Murtough taking on the role of football director.
Speaking on BT Sport, Ferdinand, who helped to advise the club in the early stages of deciding upon their new structure, said Fletcher will be able to feed in a footballing perspective to Murtough, whose job will be to oversee different departments.
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