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Manchester United acquire land to build new 100,000 seater stadium
Manchester United say they have secured the majority of the land required to build a new 100,000-seater stadium.
The new stadium is planned to be the biggest sporting arena in the UK, with the club acquiring a 25-acre site located approximately 350m north-west of Old Trafford.
It also forms part of a wider regeneration project, which United say is expected to deliver around 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, create 48,000 new jobs locally and over 90,000 nationally, and add more than £7 billion a year to the UK economy.
Collette Roche, CEO, Manchester United’s new stadium development, said: “Today’s news highlights the progress we’re making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development.
“Being able to build so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are so important to our fans. We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not just for them, with atmosphere, affordability and accessibility at the heart of our thinking.
“This is a generational opportunity that is fully aligned with both local and national growth ambitions. Securing the right land for our new home has been absolutely critical, and the land we’ve acquired gives us the stage to deliver a truly world-class stadium that honours our past and is ready for our future.”
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