He's not a multi-million pound world football star but Manchester United's latest signing has a huge role to play at Old Trafford.
United have announced Ashley Hackett will join them from Blackpool in the summer to replace outgoing John Shiels as chief executive of the club’s Foundation.
Shiels is leaving after an incredible 18 years in the job.
The Foundation is United's charitable arm and does a huge amount in the local community, raising money for underprivileged children and those from deprived backgrounds, with various initiatives, including sleep outs at the stadium and coat donations.
Hackett has spent 15 years with the Blackpool FC Community Trust, increasing turnover from £225,000 to £3.2m, securing more than £25m in charitable funding.
Like Shiels, he is also a Manchester United fan.
"I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with the amazing team in place, to build on the incredible legacy that has been led by John and continue to develop a charity of which Manchester United fans and communities can be proud," said Hackett.
