Fletcher twins sign for Man Utd

The twin sons of former midfielder Darren Fletcher have both signed professional contracts with the club where their father played.

Jack and Tyler have signed their first professional contracts with Man Utd, the club's website reported on April 4. The two players have just turned 17 and are playing for the U18 team. They and their father Fletcher share the central midfield position. Jack had impressed coach Erik Ten Hag before being allowed to train with the first team.

Jack and Tyler signed professional contracts with Man Utd on April 4. Photo: Man Utd

The Fletcher twins spent years in the youth teams of Manchester City, Manchester United's crosstown rivals. In 2023, they joined their father's old club in a transfer worth £1.6 million.

The twins play for the same club, but are taking different paths in their international careers. Tyler chose Scotland’s youth team, where his father played 80 times at the highest level, while Jack chose England’s youth team. In February 2023, the brothers faced each other when Scotland’s U16s played England, with Jack assisting a goal in England’s 3-0 win.

Fletcher won the 2008 Champions League with Man Utd in Russia, after beating Chelsea on penalties in the final. Photo: AP

Fletcher is a former midfielder for Man Utd, where he played 342 games and won 13 trophies, including one Champions League and five Premier League titles. After leaving Man Utd in 2015, he moved to West Brom and retired at Stoke City.

Fletcher returned to Man Utd as Under-16 coach in 2020, then became Technical Director a year later. According to the Telegraph , new owner Jim Ratcliffe is considering moving Fletcher into a new role.

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