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The Athletic FC Podcast

How will Man United pay for their new stadium?

Mar 12, 2025
49:12

On Tuesday, Manchester United announced that they intend to build a 100,000-capacity new stadium rather than redevelop their existing Old Trafford home.

The news came shortly after Sir Jim Ratcliffe stated the club could run out of money by Christmas without cost-cutting.

So, with concerns around Manchester United’s finances, how would this development be paid for, and how will it affect their on pitch ambitions?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater and Mark Critchley

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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