April 30th 2024.
This summer, Manchester United will be ushering in a new era under the leadership of Omar Berrada. The club officially announced his start date, 13 July, and fans are eagerly anticipating the changes he will bring to Old Trafford.
Berrada's appointment as chief executive was the first major move made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently took over as majority owner of the club. The Spaniard was brought in from rival team Manchester City, and his departure from the blue side of Manchester was seen as amicable. However, it was expected that he would have a significant notice period before taking on his new role at United.
In addition to Berrada's arrival, United will also see some changes in their executive leadership. Interim CEO Patrick Stewart will be leaving at the end of the season, to be replaced by Jean-Claude Blanc until Berrada's official start date. This transition period will also see the departure of Chief Financial Officer Cliff Baty, who will be replaced by Roger Bell.
Club owner Joel Glazer expressed his gratitude towards Stewart and Baty for their dedicated service to Manchester United. He also acknowledged the important role played by Stewart as interim CEO during this transitional phase. Sir Jim Ratcliffe also thanked them for their support and welcomed the new management team that will be taking over.
Since assuming control of football operations at United, Ratcliffe and INEOS have been making some key changes. They have appointed Jason Wilcox as the club's new technical director and have already begun work on introducing a new game model on the pitch. Additionally, United is in talks to bring in Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, with negotiations ongoing with his current club Newcastle United.
However, there have been some hurdles in securing Ashworth's move to United, with Newcastle reportedly demanding a hefty compensation fee of £20million. The latest reports suggest that Ashworth is now considering taking the Magpies to arbitration proceedings in order to push through the move to Manchester.
As the club prepares for a summer of change, fans can expect to see more updates and announcements from United. With Berrada at the helm and Ratcliffe overseeing football operations, it is an exciting time for the club. Stay tuned for more news, exclusives, and analysis from Manchester United.
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