After more than a year of efforts to offload the club, the Glazer family has, at last, struck a deal with British billionaire Ratcliffe. The devoted Manchester United supporter secured a substantial 25% stake in the club through a significant £1.3 billion transaction, officially disclosed on December 24th.
With Ratcliffe set to take charge of the club’s sporting aspects, fans are eagerly anticipating noteworthy changes in the coming days. As Erik ten Hag assumes the managerial role, establishing a positive connection with the new investors becomes pivotal in his mission to propel the team back into the top four.
Expressing his eagerness for the potential collaboration, the Dutch manager conveyed through the Daily Mail on Friday, “They have a desire to collaborate with me, and I share that sentiment. Conversations and meetings are on the horizon; we will see. The schedule has been incredibly tight, leaving me with little time to engage with them so far, but it’s imminent. I’m looking forward to it.”
While Ten Hag sets his focus on securing a victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening, securing back-to-back wins in the Premier League stands as the immediate objective.
This development marks a significant turning point for Manchester United, both in terms of ownership and managerial leadership, creating a sense of anticipation among fans for a revitalized era under Ratcliffe and Ten Hag. The £1.3 billion deal not only transforms the club’s financial landscape but also opens the door to a new chapter in its sporting ambitions. As the team strives for success on the pitch, the collaboration between the new ownership and the manager becomes a focal point, with supporters hopeful for positive outcomes and an upward trajectory in the Premier League standings.
