LIVE

Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Man Utd confirm 25% takeover sale to British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Man Utd confirm 25% takeover sale to British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United have sold a 25% stake worth around £1.25bn to British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club confirmed on Sunday. After over a year since the Glazers announced they were open to a sale or "explore strategic alternatives", the 20-time English champions will now have new minority owners. Ratcliffe, owner of petrochemical company INEOS and a serial investor in sports, has been handed total control...

British billionaire Ratcliffe confirms steps to purchase Man Utd

British billionaire Ratcliffe confirms steps to purchase Man Utd

Billionaire owner of petrochemical company INEOS, Sir James Ratcliffe has become the first person to publicly announce his intention to purchase Premier League giants Manchester United. Ratcliffe, one of Britain’s richest men, is a boyhood United fan and has previously indicated a desire to take over the club from the Glazers family after their 18-year ownership. A spokesperson for the Briton confirmed that they have formally...