Manchester United have secured the majority of the land needed for their planned new 100,000-capacity stadium, which will be built approximately 350m north-west of Old Trafford as part of a redevelopment project
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Manchester United have secured the bulk of the land required to construct a new 100,000-seater stadium. The club had been in negotiations with Freightliner to obtain land behind the Stretford End, but discussions had ground to a halt, prompting United to explore alternative options for land surrounding the existing ground.
United have now confirmed they have reached an agreement on a separate plot of land situated roughly 350m north-west of the current stadium. The site is a 25-acre triangular plot, approximately 350m from Old Trafford (positioned between Wharfside Way, Europa Way and John Gilbert Way).
The land has been acquired from Indurent, a leading provider of industrial space and a Blackstone portfolio company. United now hold the majority of the land required for their ambitious project and will press ahead with securing the remaining plots, which is not anticipated to pose any significant difficulties.
Design work on the new stadium had been put on hold while negotiations with Freightliner were ongoing. United had spent a year in discussions with Freightliner before exploring other avenues.
The club is confident they have secured a fair price for the land purchased from Indurent. Work on the stadium's design can now resume in earnest, with renowned architects Foster + Partner set to lead the creative vision behind the spectacular 100,000-seater venue.
Collette Roche, CEO, United's new stadium development, said: "Today's news highlights the progress we're making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development.
"Being able to build so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are so important to our fans. We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not just for them, with atmosphere, affordability and accessibility at the heart of our thinking.
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"This is a generational opportunity that is fully aligned with both local and national growth ambitions. Securing the right land for our new home has been absolutely critical, and the land we've acquired gives us the stage to deliver a truly world-class stadium that honours our past and is ready for our future."
Businesses affected by the proposals will be engaged directly by United to help guide them through the transitional period. The Mayoral Development Corporation is set to unveil the broader masterplan for the Old Trafford regeneration project, along with details of the formal consultation period, on 9 July.
The club has also confirmed that supporters will continue to be consulted throughout the stadium design phase.
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