Overview

• Fedorenko has accepted an offer to work for a football agency after eight years at the club, as first reported by The Athletic and carried by other outlets.
• Manchester United wanted to retain him in his post, but the decision to depart was made by Fedorenko, according to the reports.
• He rose from academy lead scout for ages 9–11 to head of local recruitment in 2021 before becoming head of academy recruitment in 2023.
• Fedorenko is credited with helping secure top youth prospects, including Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven, during a period when United focused more heavily on domestic talent post-Brexit.
• The move follows wider 2025 changes in the academy, with Nick Cox leaving for Everton and being replaced by Steven Torpey, Adam Lawrence departing the U18 role, and Alan Wright reported to be joining.