Steve McClaren has actually left his function at Manchester United to end up being the brand-new head coach of the Jamaica nationwide group.
The relocation sees McClaren give an end his 2 years as a coach on Erik ten Hag’s backroom personnel to when again end up being a top.
There have actually been a variety of training modifications at Old Trafford this summertime with Rene Hake and previous striker Ruud van Nistelrooy coming to the club to assist Ten Hag.
McClaren designated Jamaica supervisor
It was revealed on Wednesday that McClaren had actually signed a 2 year agreement to end up being the brand-new Jamaica supervisor, and his task will be to receive the 2026 World Cup.
Michael Ricketts, the president of the Jamaica Football Federation stated: “We are truly elated to announce the appointment of Mr McClaren as head coach of the Reggae Boyz.
“We are confident we made the right decision and we are looking forward to him guiding out nation towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
Please assist us invite the New Coach of the Jamaica Senior Men’s National Team Mr. Stephen McClaren ?? pic.twitter.com/UoOeeGWXVw
— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) July 31, 2024
McClaren himself included that he felt this was the perfect function for him at this phase of his profession, and he was incredibly happy and fired up to take the task.
“I am incredibly happy and fired up to use up the position of Head Coach for The Jamaica Men’s National Team.
I had no doubt in accepting a position that is preferably fit to me at this phase of my profession.
“Prior to going back to Manchester United for a 2nd spell, I hung around at FIFA as a Technical Advisor on their Global Eco Analysis task.
“Jamaica was among the groups I dealt with and I rapidly concerned understand the prospective the nation had.
“In the years since, that potential has grown significantly and there is every reason to believe that with continued hard work and development a bright future lies ahead.”
Former Newcastle employer Steve Bruce likewise held talks over the task, however the Reggae Boyz selected McClaren.
McClaren brings a wealth of supervisory experience with him having actually handled England, Newcastle, Queens Park Rangers and Nottingham Forest among others, and he was likewise Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant from 1999-2001.
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