Man Utd release statement over ‘major milestone’ in development of £2BILLION 100,000-seater new stad

Описание: MANCHESTER UNITED have officially pulled the trigger on their £2billion “Wembley of the North” masterplan.

The Red Devils have launched the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (OTR MDC) — fronted by Olympic legend Lord Coe — to deliver a new 100,000-seater stadium.

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What the inside of the new stadium is set to look likeCredit: AP

It’s going to be a wide redevelopment of the area, not just a new stadiumCredit: AP

This is what Old Trafford and the surrounding area looks like nowCredit: PA

There will be around 15,000 homes nearby once this project is completeCredit: PA

The whole new district will generate around £7bn a year for the UK economyCredit: PA

The OTR MDC plans to be the driving force behind the transformation of the 370-acre Old Trafford area, which will feature more than 15,000 new homes and 90,000 jobs, improved public spaces, and significant infrastructure benefits for supporters, residents and visitors.

Combined with the biggest stadium in the country, the regeneration plans will bring an estimated extra £7bn-a-year in revenue to the UK economy.

Collette Roche, Manchester United Chief Operating Officer, said: “It’s an honour to represent Manchester United at the launch of the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation.

“Our ambition is to build the world’s best football stadium – one worthy of our supporters, our history and our future. We want to create the best matchday atmosphere and experience anywhere in world football, while ensuring the stadium acts as a catalyst for a vibrant new district for fans, residents and visitors.

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“Today marks a landmark moment for our club, for Trafford, and for Greater Manchester.

“We express our thanks to Lord Coe, Mayor Andy Burnham, Trafford Council, GMCA, and all our partners and community representatives for their leadership and collaboration in helping us reach this important milestone.”

Olympic legend Lord Coe shared his excitement for getting stuck in and making these plans a reality.

OTR MDC Chair, Lord Coe, said: “Today is a defining moment, the beginning of a long-term commitment to transforming the Old Trafford area.

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“We are now open for business – and there’s a lot to do! Over the next few months, we will share our outline masterplan, and we will begin to make this vision a reality.”

Man United are hoping their stadium will be one of the host venues for the Women’s World Cup in 2035, some nine years away.

Their current home Old Trafford has not been expanded since 2006 and its dated facilities have been widely criticised in recent years, with footage of roof leaks and flooding on the concourse areas rife on social media.

And while United have had the leading stadium in the c