Stephen Torpey is excited to join Manchester United and continue the club's tradition of developing young players. He has been with Brentford since January 2024 and has also worked as the head of academy coaching at Manchester City. The 43-year-old is looking forward to playing a key role in the academy's youth development program.

“It's an honour to join the club at this exciting time,” Torpey said. “I'm eager to continue the club's identity within the academy and help boost young players into the first team.”

Manchester United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, is thrilled to have Torpey on board. He believes Torpey's experience in youth development will be a great asset to the team. “Stephen's record of youth development is outstanding,” Wilcox said. “We're looking forward to working with him to ensure the academy continues to nurture young players and produce talented individuals for the first team.”

Torpey's appointment is seen as a significant move for Manchester United's academy. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the team's youth development system, including coaching and player development. This is an exciting time for the club, and Torpey is eager to contribute to the team's success.