Staff members at Manchester United are ‘buzzing’ over one Ineos appointment in particular, according to reports.
It’s now been exactly one month since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United announced the 25 per cent investment made by Ineos into the Old Trafford club with there being hopes of a brighter future for the Red Devils.
Well, a month on and these changes seem to be in full flow with former Manchester City CFO Omar Berrada set to move to Old Trafford at the end of the season to become United’s CEO.
For nearly two decades, the Glazer family have oftentimes been silent owners never moving to allay fans’ fears. it’s early days for Ratcliffe and Ineos yet, but things are looking positive.
United staff ‘buzzing’ with Ineos man
Well, despite all the positive noise surrounding the appointment of Berrada, a report from The Athletic has detailed that it is actually Sir Dave Brailsford’s appointment on the United board that has caused the most excitement.
Prior to the official confirmation of the deal in December, Brailsford visited United’s Carrington training base and has been spotted at numerous games, including the victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup.
Brailsford and Ratcliffe reportedly insisted on face-to-face introductions with staff who work at the club as well as members of the senior squad and their emphasis on elite performance struck a chord with the people who had not heard such talk from members of the hierarchy, the Glazers, before.
Jean-Claude Blanc was also reportedly another figure who has impressed staff with the former Juventus CEO’s politeness and engagement said to also make him a popular figure amongst those at the club.
Ultimately, these facets of positivity are away from the pitch and the Ineos regime will, rightly, be judged on what happens on the pitch.
Ineos will speak on Ten Hag’s future
Despite this season currently verging on the brink of mediocrity, the report goes on to say that once Ineos’ purchase of the club is ratified by the Premier League, which could well be in a couple of weeks time, they will speak on the record about Erik ten Hag’s future at the club.
Rightly or wrongly, Ten Hag is under pressure and the Dutchman will certainly have to see results improve at a steady rate if he is to last the season.
The most likely outcome is Ineos give Ten Hag their backing, but it will be interesting to see just how vociferous they are.
Champions League football is a must not just for the prestige of the competition but also for the effect it will have on the club’s Financial Fair Play situation but at this moment in time, that eventuality seems unlikely which will come into Ineos’ thinking when they decide on his future.
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