Darren Fletcher is excited by his promotion at Manchester United.

United have appointed John Murtough as football director and Fletcher as technical director, the club announced today.

Fletcher takes up his new post two months after returning to United as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching team. The 37-year-old former United midfielder, who made more than 340 first-team appearances at Old Trafford, will continue to help out as a coach for the rest of the season.

"It is great to be back with the club and I am delighted to be taking on this new role," said Fletcher, who won the Champions League, five Premier League titles, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups under Sir Alex Ferguson.

"We are moving in the right direction and I am looking forward to continuing to work with Ole and his coaching team, and now with John as the football director, to help bring young players through and further develop the football side of the club.

"It's fantastic to see that all the staff here are driving Manchester United forward towards a new era of success."