Manchester United has confirmed it has secured the majority of the land required to build a new 100,000-seater stadium, moving a step closer to its long-term plan for a world-class arena near Old Trafford.
In a statement published on its official website on Monday afternoon, the club confirmed it has acquired a 25-acre site located about 350 metres north-west of the current stadium.
The acquisition removes a key obstacle in its vision to transform the Old Trafford area into a major global sporting and entertainment hub.
The planned stadium, which is expected to become the largest in the United Kingdom, is also central to a wider regeneration project aimed at revitalising the surrounding district. The club said it will work directly with affected businesses to support them through the transition period.
Collette Roche, Chief Executive Officer of Manchester United’s New Stadium Development, described the development as a major milestone.
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