Anticipation Builds, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Impactful Moves Await Approval at Man United!
Positive News for Fans as the Expected Partial Ownership Approval of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United is on the Horizon.
Manchester United New Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who now owns 25% of Manchester United, visited the club for the first time since the acquisition.
He’ll have meetings at Old Trafford and the Carrington training base during this transition. Everyone is waiting for Premier League approval for his purchase, which could take six to eight weeks.
The $1.3 billion deal with his company INEOS was completed on Christmas Eve.
The documentation shows that Manchester United must consult INEOS on football matters during the handover, with Sir Dave Brailsford assessing infrastructure. This visit marks a significant step in Ratcliffe’s involvement with the club.
New Co-owner puts Ten Hag under magnifying glass
Sir Dave Brailsford was in Manchester with Jim Ratcliffe on Tuesday, and they’ve been present at recent United matches.
Brailsford, along with football director John Murtough and interim CEO Patrick Stewart, visited Carrington on New Year’s Eve to meet staff.
They are expected to talk with Erik Ten Hag and staff in the coming days. Ten Hag has faced scrutiny due to Champions League exit and inconsistent Premier League results.
Despite challenges, he insists he’s the right man for the job. Ratcliffe, asking for fans’ time and patience, believes in bringing both sporting and commercial success to the club.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Positive Move at Old Trafford
Club decisions can happen for now, but some will wait. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, seen as a potential saviour, faces close scrutiny for every decision, given fans’ frustration with the Glazer family.
One positive decision already made is stopping dividends for three years, meaning the Glazers can’t take more money from United into their personal accounts during this time.
This move is expected to please Old Trafford fans. It shows Ratcliffe’s commitment to the club’s heritage. Fans are hopeful that under Ratcliffe, there will be positive changes at United.
