For Manchester United fans, it was Christmas before its time. INEOS boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe reached a deal to acquire 25% of the Manchester club for around €1.5 billion on December 24. With a view to restoring MU to its place in England and on the European stage, the British businessman will have “responsibility for the management of football-related matters” as specified by the press release. In an open letter addressed to MUST (Manchester United Supporters Trust), the latter spoke of big changes in the future.
In addition to his desire to modernize Old Trafford as well as the sports facilities at the Carrington training center, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing to launch a financial audit with the aim of evaluating expenditure in order to limit those deemed unnecessary and to identify new ones. resources that will be used to recruit new players. According to The Guardianthis operation should be accompanied by a significant downsizing within the English club which could lead to the dismissal of around 300 employees (i.e. between 25 and 30% of employees).
