The Sir Jim Ratcliffe era at Manchester United is officially up and running. After receiving ratification from both the Premier League and the Football Association last week, United confirmed Ratcliffe had secured a 27.7 per cent stake in the club on Tuesday evening.
As part of the agreement with the Glazers, Ratcliffe, with the backing of his Ineos team, has also secured control of the club's football operations.
That was confirmed on Christmas Eve, a juncture that marked confirmation of his agreement with the Glazers to secure minority ownership. READ MORE: United appoint two new directors and make Richard Arnold announcement READ MORE: United baffled by Newcastle compensation claim for Dan Ashworth Though the deal was only officially rubber-stamped earlier this week, Ratcliffe has wasted little time in trying to make his mark, bringing in Omar Berrada, who has become United's new chief executive, from Manchester City, and attempting to draft in Dan Ashworth.
The latter has been placed on gardening leave by Newcastle United after informing them of his desire to become United's inaugural sporting director.
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