Everton Raid Manchester United for New Technical Director in Major Coup for Friedkin Group - Liverpool Echo
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUN 18 – Nick Cox moves to Everton to lead football operations amid Friedkin Group's restructure as the club prepares to open its new 53,000-seat stadium next season.
- Nick Cox, Manchester United's academy director since 2019, is set to join Everton as their new technical director in 2025.
- Everton headhunted Cox amid a club restructure under Friedkin Group ownership following Kevin Thelwell's departure as director of football.
- Cox helped revitalize United’s youth system, producing 27 first-team debutants, winning the 2022 FA Youth Cup, and nurturing talents like Garnacho and Mainoo.
- Reports highlight Cox's recent UEFA Pro Licence, his pride in academy culture, and a plan for considerable investment in Everton's academy under his remit.
- Cox’s arrival symbolizes Everton's serious intent to rebuild, making him a key figure in their long-term sporting leadership and recruitment strategy.
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