Manchester United have confirmed a major revision to their new-stadium programme, abandoning a previously targeted plot to the west of Old Trafford and moving the proposed ground to a newly acquired site north-west of their current home.<\/p>\n
The proposal involves the construction of a new \u201cStadium District\u201d that will be \u201cpurpose-built for sport, entertainment and year-round activity.\u201d The club says the development will sit alongside Old Trafford to preserve matchday rituals while improving connectivity and fan facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester,\u201d said stadium development CEO Collette Roche.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them. Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.\u201d<\/p>\n
The west-of-Old Trafford plot was the club\u2019s initial target in March 2025, and negotiations were held with the landowner Freightliner. United valued that land at around $67 million (\u00a350 million), but Freightliner sought roughly eight times that amount. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe made it clear United would not meet that asking price on a project already estimated to cost around $2.7 billion. The club has not disclosed the purchase price for the north-west site.<\/p>\n
United had considered renovating Old Trafford, which has not had major work since 2006, but decided renovation proved more complicated and costly than building a new ground. The new stadium will form part of the Trafford Wharfside project, which also includes plans for new homes and business space. The club hopes to complete the move before the 2032\u201333 season, and no future use for the current stadium has been announced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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