Land secured for new stadium
Manchester United have secured the bulk of the land required to build a new 100,000-seater stadium near Old Trafford. The club confirmed an agreement on a 25-acre triangular plot situated roughly 350 metres north-west of the current stadium, between Wharfside Way, Europa Way and John Gilbert Way. The land was acquired from Indurent, a provider of industrial space and a Blackstone portfolio company.
Previous negotiations
The club had been in talks with Freightliner for land behind the Stretford End, but those discussions stalled after a year, prompting United to explore alternative options. Design work on the new stadium had been put on hold during those negotiations. Now, with the majority of land secured, United will press ahead with efforts to obtain the remaining parcels.
CEO comments
Collette Roche, CEO of 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."
Design and masterplan
Foster + Partners will lead the design process for the ambitious 100,000-seater stadium. United have pledged to work directly with businesses affected by the proposals to guide them through the transitional period. The Mayoral Development Corporation is set to release the broader masterplan for the Old Trafford regeneration scheme, alongside details of the formal consultation period, on 9 July. The club has confirmed that supporters will continue to be involved throughout the stadium design process.
