Man Utd to construct ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium near Previous Trafford

The stadium will type a part of a wider regeneration of the Previous Trafford space, predicted to be the largest such venture in the UK for the reason that transformation of the Stratford space that accompanied the 2012 Olympics in London. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already given authorities backing to the plans.

United say the complete venture has the potential to create 92,000 new jobs, will contain the development of 17,000 properties and produce a further 1.8 million guests to the world yearly. They add the venture will likely be value a further £7.3bn per yr to the UK financial system.

“At the moment marks the beginning of an extremely thrilling journey to the supply of what would be the world’s best stadium,” mentioned Ratcliffe.

“Our present stadium has served us brilliantly for the previous 115 years however it has fallen behind the arenas in world sport.

“I feel we might nicely end up with probably the most iconic soccer stadium on this planet.”

He mentioned there was no date in place for when constructing work on the stadium would start, including: “It relies upon how shortly the Authorities will get going with the regeneration programme. I feel they wish to get going fairly shortly.”

The stadium will likely be constructed utilizing pre-fabrication, shipped in 160 parts alongside the neighbouring Manchester Ship Canal.