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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Man United give major update on ambitious £2 billion stadium project

Manchester United
  • Manchester United has acquired the majority of the land required for its proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium, moving closer to replacing Old Trafford with a deluxe ground.
  • The club purchased a 25-acre triangular plot located approximately 350 metres from Old Trafford at market value, and is confident of securing the remaining necessary land for the £2 billion project.
  • The ambitious project, spearheaded by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, aims to construct the largest stadium in the United Kingdom and is intended to contribute significantly to the wider regeneration of the Trafford area.
  • This development is part of a larger 370-acre regeneration initiative, forecast to deliver around 15,000 new homes, create over 90,000 jobs nationally, and add more than £7 billion annually to the British economy.
  • Manchester United has announced that a formal consultation period regarding the new ground will commence on 9 July, with a commitment to engage with supporters throughout the process.

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Manchester United overcome key hurdle in bid to build new 100,000-seat stadium

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