The Athletic reported that Manchester United plans to complete the construction of a new stadium in 5-6 years. Manchester United plans to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people in the next five to six years, and hopes that the stadium...
The Athletic reported that Manchester United plans to complete the construction of a new stadium in 5-6 years.
Manchester United plans to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people in the next five to six years, and hopes that the stadium can host the 2035 Women's World Cup final. The club announced in March this year that it would spend £2 billion to build a new stadium to replace the 115-year-old Old Trafford.
The 2035 Women's World Cup will be jointly organized by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Although the specific venue has not been determined yet, Manchester United hopes that the new stadium can become one of the venues of the event and strive to host the finals.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced a 10-year regional development plan on Wednesday, including a new stadium construction project and surrounding urban renewal plans. The event organizing committee also announced that it would appoint Lord Sebastian Co, the chairman of the World Athletics Federation and former chairman of the British Olympic Committee, as chairman of the Mayor's Development Company. Lord
Lord Coe said: "In my career, I have witnessed the catalytic effect of sports-led urban renewal on community construction and economic growth. The success of the 2012 London Olympics is proof of this. Now, Greater Manchester has ushered in its own opportunity. Working with Trafford City Hall and the Mayor, we are expected to bring a large number of housing and employment opportunities to the surrounding area of Manchester United's new stadium. Looking ahead, the 2035 Women's World Cup may be held at this new stadium. As the only sponsor, the British Four Islands are ushering in a rare opportunity to invite a global football family."
The 2035 Women's World Cup will be the second Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams after the United States and Mexico co-organized in 2031. Manchester United fan survey last year showed that 52% of respondents supported building a new stadium and 31% tended to renovate Old Trafford.
Foster Architects in London will lead the project, and its renderings released in March show that the stadium roof is designed with a trident shape inspired by the red devil pattern in the club badge. Manchester United said in a March press release that the project is expected to bring £7.3 billion to the local economy, create 92,000 jobs, build 17,000 new homes and attract 1.8 million new tourists each year.
The new stadium plan was announced, Manchester United is experiencing turmoil. The team ranked 15th in the Premier League last season and lost to Tottenham in the UEFA Cup final. After second shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliff introduced cost-cutting measures, the club not only raised ticket prices next season to trigger protests from fans, but also cut hundreds of employees.
