da wazamba： Erik ten Hag's assistant Eric Ramsay has become the youngest-ever MLS head coach after leaving Manchester United to join Minnesota United.
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Ramsay leaves Man Utd to join Minnesota UnitedYoungest-ever MLS coachExcited by 'culture' at new clubWHAT HAPPENED?
The 31-year-old, who initially joined Manchester United's coaching staff in 2021, has officially made a move to Major League Soccer as he was appointed as the head coach of Minnesota United on Monday. Upon joining the club, he wholeheartedly praised his new club's football culture – in what could be construed as a veiled parting shot at United – as he expressed his excitement after taking up the first senior coaching job of his career.
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After signing for the American club, Ramsay told their official website: "I’m incredibly excited to be joining a club with such a strong football culture, a fanatic fan base and a brilliant infrastructure. I’ve spoken to a lot of the club’s staff throughout the process and you can’t help but feel everyone’s passion for moving the club forward. There is a really exciting pathway for the future of the club and I’m looking forward to playing my role in realising that vision. I thank the club for putting its faith in me and I hope it’s the start of another successful period for everyone connected with Minnesota United."
On the English manager's appointment, The Loons' chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad said: "After an extensive search that included dozens of impressive domestic and international candidates, we are confident that Eric Ramsay is the best choice to lead our club. His experience working with top-level players, coaches, and sporting staff at both the club and international level – as well as his alignment in playing style and development philosophy – all fit with the vision we have for the future of MNUFC.
"Beyond his soccer pedigree, he is a genuine person who is aligned with the values and culture at the club. He speaks several languages, has experience in managing a multicultural locker room at the highest level, and understands the importance of community engagement and the value of a passionate fanbase. He fits everything that MNUFC is about, and we are looking forward to welcoming Eric to Minnesota United FC."
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had earlier reported that Ramsay had offers from Blackpool and Swansea City in the past few months but he refused their proposals to make a move to the United States. Since Minnesota United were awarded an expansion franchise slot in 2017, Ramsay is only the second head coach in the club's history after Everton legend Adrian Heath, with whom they parted ways last year.
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The Loons began the new MLS season on a winning note as they defeated Austin FC 2-1. They will next seen be in action on Saturday against the Columbus Crew.