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Omar Berrada appointed as CEO.
Manchester United can confirm the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Manchester United is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new CEO.
The Club is determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything we do. Omar’s appointment represents the first step on this journey.
As one of the most experienced football executives at the top of European football, Omar brings a wealth of football and commercial expertise, with a proven record of successful leadership and a passion to help lead change across the Club. He is currently serving as Chief Football Operations Officer for City Football Group overseeing 11 clubs across five continents and, prior to this, held senior roles at Barcelona.
It is our stated ambition to re-establish Manchester United as a title-winning club. We are pleased that Omar will be joining us to help achieve that goal, so that, once again, United fans can see, in the words of Sir Matt Busby, the red flag flying high at the summit of English, European and world football.
Omar’s start date will be confirmed in due course; in the meantime, Patrick Stewart will continue as interim CEO.
Man Utd reaches agreement with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe to acquire up to a 25% shareholding in Manchester United.
Manchester United plc reaches agreement for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, to acquire up to a 25% shareholding in the Company.
Acquisition of 25% of the Class B shares held by the Glazer family
Offer to acquire up to 25% of all Class A shares
The Glazer family and Class A shareholders will receive the same price of $33.00 per share
Further investment of $300 million in the Club
INEOS delegated responsibility for management of football operations
Completion of this deal is subject to receiving all necessary regulatory approvals including from the Premier League