Manchester United issue statement to confirm director has stepped down with new role confirmed

Jean-Claude Blanc has stepped down from his role as a Manchester United director, but will take on a new role with the club as chief of international football relations and special adviser to the board.

An official filing from Companies House confirmed the 62-year-old stepped down from his Old Trafford role on March 31 2025, with the announcement confirmed on Monday afternoon.

Blanc still sits on the European Club Association (ECA) and UEFA’s Club Competition (UCC) Board of Administration, as well as his role with Ineos. The Frenchman served the role of United interim CEO last year ahead of Omar Berrada's arrival from Man City in the summer.

Manchester United confirm Blanc role change

An official statement released by Manchester United on Monday afternoon confirmed Jean-Claude Blanc had stepped down from his role as a director of the club and taken on a new position within the organisation.

“Jean-Claude Blanc has stepped down from his position as a director of Manchester United Football Club,” it read. “However he will continue to have an active role in the management of the club in his new position as Chief of International Football Relations and Special Adviser to the board.”

It is understood Blanc is still highly rated by key figures at Old Trafford, with sources suggesting he will continue to be actively involved in the management of the club. The Frenchman will focus primarily on his duties representing United internationally, and will play a key role in their relationship with the different football governing bodies such as Uefa, Fifa and the European Club Association, where he holds a board position as well as in the UEFA -ECA joint venture.

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