Manchester United have unveiled plans for a brand-new 100,000 seat stadium to replace Old Trafford as the Red Devils’ home. Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to begin a new era with a two-billion-pound investment into the ‘Wembley of the North’.
Old Trafford has been the home of Manchester United since 1910 and has seen large renovations since that time, building it into the incredible stadium it is today. The 74,310-seater stadium is the largest in the Premier League and has built itself an untouchable reputation. Nicknamed the ‘Theatre Of Dreams’, the stadium has been home to some incredible football moments and seen United through to unimaginable success during their history, including their treble-winning season and the greatness of the Busby Babes.
However, all eras must come to an end and that is what Sir Jim Radcliffe plans to do. Manchester United have unveiled plans for a brand-new home – a 100,000 seater stadium with infrastructure to compete against the likes of Real Madrid. With the club having well known struggles on and off the pitch in previous years, it is time for a refresh in all areas. Including their home.
The plans reveal a cutting-edge design of a stadium taken straight from the future. A huge two-billion-pound investment is being put towards the project, aiming to take Manchester United to new heights with the best facilities in the world. It is said that the redevelopment of the local Trafford Park area could boost the British economy by as much as £7.3 billion once completed in 2032.
Let’s hope Ruben Amorim can see an incredible era come to an end in fitting fashion, leading his team to lift more trophies and complete the greatness of an iconic stadium.
Watch this space for more info on the stadium developments
