Manchester United have revealed plans to build a brand new 100,000 -seat stadium, which would be the largest in the United Kingdom.
The proposed project, estimated to cost at least £ 2 billion, will be built next to Old Trafford.
The co -owner of Red Devils, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, envisions growth as “the largest football stadium in the world”, with the club aiming to complete over the next five years.
This decision is following discussions about whether we will renovate the existing Old Trafford or launch a completely new construction.
Since its inauguration in 1910, Old Trafford was Manchester United’s home. However, increasing concerns about the aging of the infrastructure caused discussions about the future of the club’s stadium.
The leading architectural company Foster and Partners has been selected to design the new stage. The project will include an innovative umbrella structure.
Lord Norman Foster, the executive president of the company, described the vision: “This must be one of the most fascinating projects in the world today. It all starts with the experience of fans, bringing them closer than ever to the stadium and acoustic cultivating a huge roar.
“The stadium is contained from a huge umbrella, energy harvesting and rainwater and protects a new public square that is twice as high as the size of Trafalgar Square.”
Although he is currently in debt of £ 1 billion, Manchester United have not yet confirmed how they intend to fund the project. The stage is going to be the focus of a wider reconstruction plan for the Old Trafford area, a plan that is expected to compete with Stratford’s conversion before the 2012 London Olympics.
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According to the club, the project could create 92,000 new jobs, facilitate the construction of 17,000 homes and attract an additional 1.8 million visitors to the area a year. The financial impact is expected to be £ 7.3 billion a year in the United Kingdom economy.
Ratcliffe expressed his enthusiasm for the plans, stating: “Today it marks the beginning of an incredibly fascinating trip to the tradition of the world’s largest stage.
“Our current stage has been very well served for the last 115 years, but it has fallen behind the arenas in world sport.
“I think we can finish with the most virtual football stadium in the world.”
Although Old Trafford remains the largest club in England with a capacity of 74,140, concerns about aging has increased in recent years. Issues such as roof leaks at the Sir Bobby Charlton booth have underlined the need for reconstruction.
As part of their research, United Ablesses consulted experts who participated in major stadium projects, including Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium and recent renovation of Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium.
The club also requested a contribution from residents and fans in the area through a survey to determine whether supporters preferred a new construction or extensive reconstruction of the current stage.
The future of Old Trafford remains uncertain. Although some speculate that they could be redefined for United Groups and Youth Groups, the clubs involved suggested that the reduction of the stadium for such use would not be costly.
Foster and Partners, famous for their work in large sports venues, in the past designed Wembley Stadium, opened in 2007, and Lusail Stadium, the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar.
Removal from Old Trafford will be a major change for many, but former director Sir Alex Ferguson supports the initiative. He said: “Manchester United should always fight for the best in what he does, and outside the court, and this includes the stadium we play.
“The Old Trafford keeps so many memories for me personally, but we must be brave and take this opportunity to build a new home, suitable for the future, where it can be a story.”
