This is Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first move at Manchester United: Omar Berrada has been poached from Man City to become the new general manager of the Red Devils. This native of Paris of Moroccan origin was a manager at Barça.
After acquiring 29% of Manchester United from the Glazer family, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe began the reconstruction of the Red Devils by recruiting a manager from the City Group! Omar Berrada, 46, is the new CEO (general director in French) of the residents of Old Trafford. “ The club is determined to put football and on-field performance at the heart of everything we do. The arrival of Omar represents the first step in this journey », We can read on the club website.
Born in Paris to Moroccan parents, Omar Berrada grew up in the United States and studied in Massachusetts, before finishing his business school in Barcelona. It was in the Spanish capital that he settled, working in several companies then especially at FC Barcelona for eight years, as head of the partnerships department.
An important leader at Man City
Hired by Man City, he was commercial director then operations director before becoming director of football operations for the City Football Group. Berrada contributed to the (complex) recruitments of Jack Grealish in 2021 and Erling Haaland in 2022. He also played a major role in the development of the Cityzens training center.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as our new Chief Executive Officer.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 20, 2024
