Manchester United Unveil Plans To Build 100,000-Seat Stadium Near Old Trafford.
Officials are claiming that the plan will generate 92,000 jobs and lead to the construction of 17,000 homes. Architect Norman Foster has designed a massive structure that will cover the area.
Manchester United has announced their plans to construct a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 in the Old Trafford region, marking a departure from their home of 115 years.
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The club is excited about this development, seeing it as a catalyst for revitalization in the neighborhood, as they shared their vision that could bring about 92,000 job opportunities and 17,000 new residences in Greater Manchester.
United’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the plans showed a “truly state-of-the-art stadium” that could be a “catalyst” for change.
“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,” he said. “Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport.
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“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.”
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Ratcliffe mentioned that government funds will be essential for the regeneration project. He pointed out that United doesn’t require any government support for the stadium itself and that the plans align with the government’s goal of boosting economic growth. In January, Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed her support for the Old Trafford area regeneration, but she didn’t clarify how the government would get involved.
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Norman Foster, the architect behind the project, talked about a “huge umbrella” over the stadium designed to collect rainwater, along with a new public plaza that would be “twice the size of Trafalgar Square.”
“The outward-looking stadium will be the beating heart of a new sustainable district, which is completely walkable, served by public transport, and endowed by nature,” Lord Foster said. “It is a mixed-use miniature city of the future – driving a new wave of growth and creating a global destination that Mancunians can be proud of.”
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The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, also backed the plans. “If we get this right, the regeneration impact could be bigger and better than London 2012,” he said. “Manchester United could, and indeed should, have the best football stadium in the world.
“To me, that means a stadium that is true to the traditions of the club, affordable to all, with nobody priced out, and a stadium that sets new standards in the game globally. I believe this vision can be realised, and if so, the benefits for Greater Manchester, the north-west and the country will be huge.”
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The planned 100,000-capacity stadium next to Old Trafford promises to be a game-changer for both Manchester United and the surrounding South Manchester area. Beyond the impressive new stadium itself, the project is set to drive significant social and economic regeneration, with 92,000 new jobs and 17,000 homes bringing lasting benefits to the local community. The innovative design, by Norman Foster, will create a sustainable, walkable district, attracting global attention while preserving the historic essence of Old Trafford.
This ambitious development has the potential to transform the region into a thriving hub, making Greater Manchester an even more vibrant and prosperous city.
