S Poddar
Change is afoot at Manchester United. Under the club’s new ownership led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, some tough decisions are being made. Staff are being informed whether their roles might be affected by a planned restructuring that aims to reduce staffing levels by roughly 250 positions.
The move has sparked concern among employees, some of whom question the cost-saving benefits compared to the significant sums spent on underperforming players in recent years. Those anxieties were heightened when some staff expecting to travel with the team on their upcoming US tour were told last week they wouldn’t be going due to potential job cuts.
While United hasn’t officially commented, it’s clear that streamlining operations is a priority for the new ownership group, Ineos. They’re determined to tighten the purse strings at Old Trafford. However, some employees feel the savings might be minimal compared to the financial losses incurred through past transfer market decisions.
This comes amidst a period of player movement for the club. While United has already invested nearly £90 million on new signings this summer, they’re still actively pursuing reinforcements, including a central defender and a right-back.
The upcoming US tour, featuring high-profile clashes against Arsenal and Liverpool, will see new arrival Leny Yoro join the squad. But for some United staff, the future remains uncertain as the club navigates this period of transition.
