Manchester United have taken another step towards starting construction on their state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium.
Last month, Manchester United completed a land purchase, securing enough of an area to start planning the stadium project.
Now, United have revealed exactly where the new stadium is set to be built, and it includes much of the land bought from Indurent.
The new stadium project includes plans to demolish Old Trafford, but the new venue will be built just a few hundred metres away from United’s current home.
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Where Man United’s new stadium is located
United’s website broke the news that an exact plan has been drawn up for the new stadium, which is approximately 350 metres north west of the existing Old Trafford stadium.
At an average walking speed, the new stadium is roughly a five-minute walk from the current Old Trafford location.
Despite concerns over stadium capacity, United insist the club’s new home will have 100,000 seats.
The new design also includes new and improved public transport links, enhanced rail connectivity, and extensive walking and cycling infrastructure.
Across the entire new area, United are confident it will provide a £7.3bn-per-annum boost to the UK economy.
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Man United CEO comments on stadium location
Collette Roche is the CEO of the New Stadium Development at Manchester United, and she has helped to explain the decision-making behind the stadium location:
“The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester.
“Together with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.
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“The proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.
“We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them. Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.”
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