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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson and Ed Aarons

Manchester United up for sale as Glazers announce plans to leave Old Trafford

Manchester United fans display a 'Glazers Out' banner at the Premieer League match against Arsenal in September.
Manchester United fans display a 'Glazers Out' banner at the Premieer League match against Arsenal in September. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images

The Glazer family has announced it is “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives” for Manchester United, potentially bringing an end to its 17-year ownership of the club.

On the day it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Old Trafford by mutual consent, a statement from United on Tuesday night revealed plans to identify new investment that could lead to a potential sale. The club said the process led by their American owners will consider a number of options “including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company”.

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