Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer has spoken publicly for the first time since the club were effectively put up for sale.
Shortly after announcing the acrimonious departure of Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, the Old Trafford board confirmed that they were exploring "strategic alternatives to enhance the club's growth." Less than 48 hours later, Glazer was confronted by Sky News near his home in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he commented on both the possibility of a takeover and Ronaldo's incendiary parting shot that his family "don't care" about the club, a claim which has been echoed by supporters.
The 62-year-old - whose father, Malcolm, led a £790million takeover effort 17 years ago - was asked why his family had decided to sell United now following years of fan protests. "We announced yesterday that the board went through a process and it's decided to look at different strategic alternatives and that's what we're doing," he responded on his way into a restaurant.
