Manchester United’s plans to build a “North Wembley” have been supported by the United Kingdom government.
New co -owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not made a secret From his desire to improve the United Stadium, whether it be the remodeling of Old Trafford or the construction of a huge new terrain, with plans also revolving around investments in the area that surrounds the stadium.
United They believe that their plans could generate 7.3 billion additional per year for the United Kingdom economy and Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that it would be “champion” of the project, which he described as a “brilliant example of the daring model in favor of Development that will promote growth worldwide. “
The proposal would require funding from the United Kingdom government with regard to the local area, such as transport investment, while United would be responsible for all expense related to the stage itself, whose capacity could reach 100,000making it the largest sports grounds in the country.
“Delivery of a world class stadium may be the catalyst for the important regeneration of an area of ​​the great Manchester that requires new investments to prosper again,” said CEO of United, Omar Berrada, in response to Reeves .
“We cannot achieve this broader goal on our own, and that’s why we appreciate the announcement of the Chancellor and the continuous support of the mayor of the Greater Manchester and the Council of Trafford. If we work together, once in a lifetime. Opportunity to create an emblematic project around Old Trafford from which the whole region can be proud. “
