Manchester United are set to cut payments to another set of club legends as part of ongoing efforts by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS to cut costs, reports have revealed.
Ratcliffe has attracted significant criticism for overseeing a series of controversial cost cuts. Sir Alex Ferguson saw his The ambassador’s salary was reduced last yearwhile the head of INEOS was recently charged secretly end payments to a charity created to support former players.
Meanwhile, a significant number of club staff were made redundant last year and ticket prices were increased, and it now appears that INEOS’ quest for savings has seen them cut more ambassadorial deals.
talkSPORT they were the first to reveal it united club legends such as Bryan Robson, Denis Irwin and Andy Cole have been told their ambassadorial wages will be cut.
Following this, the Daily Mail claim the pay-cutting process is far from over, with United chiefs possibly eyeing deals with a number of former players who work as “legends of the day”.
United is believed to be concerned about meeting profit and sustainability rules and is looking to save money wherever possible, insisting these cuts are a necessary part of running a business effectively.
On the pitch, these cost-cutting measures have also seen Ratcliffe and INEOS recognize that no player can be considered untouchable, sparking transfer interest. midfielder Kobbie Mainoo i winger Alejandro Garnacho.
