He’s had his say.
Alex Ferguson has spoken out on the plans for Manchester United’s new 100,000 seater stadium, which will replace Old Trafford.
talk around United getting a new stadium has long been on the cards, especially since Jim Ratcliffe took a minority stake in the football club.
Plans were revealed on Tuesday morning that the club intend to build a new stadium, with concept art showing what the ‘New Trafford’ could look like.
In a statement, Jim Ratcliffe said: “Today marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey to the delivery of what will be the world’s greatest football stadium, at the centre of a regenerated Old Trafford.
“Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport.
“By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, while creating a truly state-of-the-art stadium that transforms the fan experience, only footsteps from our historic home.”
“Just as important is the opportunity for a new stadium to be the catalyst for social and economic renewal of the Old Trafford area, creating jobs and investment, not just during the construction phase, but on a lasting basis when the stadium district is complete.
“The Government has identified infrastructure investment as a strategic priority, particularly in the north of England, and we are proud to be supporting that mission with this project of national, as well as local, significance.”
Now, legendary manager Alex Ferguson has also had his say on the new plans, backing the proposal.
As per ESPN, he said: “Manchester United should always strive for the best in everything it does, on and off the pitch, and that includes the stadium we play in.
“Old Trafford holds so many special memories for me personally, but we must be brave and seize this opportunity to build a new home, fit for the future, where new history can be made.”
