Manchester United staff warned they could be sacked if they leak information

Omar Berrada (front row, second right) alongside Sir Dave Brailsford (second left) and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (front row, far left). Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA

Manchester United employees have been warned by the chief executive, Omar Berrada, that they are committing “gross misconduct” if they leak confidential information, with staff potentially losing their jobs if found guilty of doing so.

Berrada sent an email, which has been seen by the Guardian, to all staff on Monday and indicated the club has launched an investigation into leaks.