Manchester United have taken a big step towards starting work on a state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium.
It has been 15 months since Manchester United revealed concept images of a 100,000-seater stadium designed to replace Old Trafford and become the football club’s new home.
The stadium is expected to cost over £2 billion, and Ineos have already faced major hurdles in the planning process, including negotiations to buy land around Old Trafford.
United had been locked in talks with Freightliner, and recent reports suggested the stadium target date had been pushed back until 2035.
Man Utd have FINALLY acquired the land to build the new stadium – What is your reaction?
Manchester United secure land for new stadium
After months of negotiating, United have now confirmed that they have secured the majority of the land required to build their 100,000-seater stadium.
The club have acquired a 25-acre site located to the north-west of Old Trafford from Indurent, which is key to the new stadium’s footprint.
The new stadium will be part of a wider 370-acre regeneration project in the Old Trafford area, which is set to add £7 billion a year to the UK economy.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe previously said he wanted stadium work to begin in 2025, but delays such as land purchases have pushed back that date. However, securing land is a major milestone to the long-term stadium vision.
United now plan for the new stadium to be ready for 2035 – What do you think about this?
Man United CEO comments on new stadium land purchase
Collette Roche is integral to the stadium plans as the CEO of Manchester United’s New Stadium Development.
Commenting on the news of the land purchase, Roche said: “Today’s news highlights the progress we’re making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development.
“Being able to build so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are so important to our fans. We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not just for them, with atmosphere, affordability and accessibility at the heart of our thinking.
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“This is a generational opportunity that is fully aligned with both local and national growth ambitions. Securing the right land for our new home has been absolutely critical, and the land we’ve acquired gives us the stage to deliver a truly world-class stadium that honours our past and is ready for our future.”
Further details around the stadium development are set to be published on 9 July.
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