Manchester United announced their £2 billion plan for a futuristic 100,000-capacity stadium will rely entirely on private investment, ending speculation about taxpayer support.
The project, part of a wider regeneration including 15,000 new homes and 48,000 jobs, promises a £7 billion annual economic boost, though the club's £1.3 billion debt could climb to £3.3 billion.
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe envisions it as a northern landmark for Champions League finals, with new CEO Collette Roche leading the shift from vision to reality amid ongoing talks for a key rail yard site.
#MUFC have confirmed a new 100,000-seater Old Trafford will be financed PRIVATELY, and "positive conversations" with potential investors and stakeholders are ongoing.
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