Man Utd make announcement decision on Old Trafford rebuild as Task Force speaks out

Man Utd will decide on Old Trafford next summer. (Image: Getty)

Manchester United have confirmed that the Old Trafford Task Force has held its final meeting, with a decision on whether to revamp or rebuild the iconic stadium expected by next summer. The Task Force, chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe, was established in March to explore all options for Old Trafford and the surrounding area.

The final meeting to conclude their findings, attended virtually by CEO Omar Berrada and COO Collette Roche, took place on Tuesday.

A report will be presented to United's owners in due course, but the project is said to be "complex" and further feasibility work is needed before a final decision can be made.

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The Task Force has provided advice on the project vision, maximisation of benefits case - including links to wider potential infrastructure changes - and the commissioning of an economic study, as well as stakeholder engagement, consultation, and alignment.

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Lord Coe has expressed his satisfaction following the final meeting of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force for 2024.

He said: "Today, I had the honour of chairing the final meeting of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force in 2024.

"This marked the conclusion of months of feasibility work to explore ways in which the development of a world-class football stadium can catalyse regeneration of the area around Old Trafford, delivering huge social and economic benefits for the local community, and the wider region.

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"This has been a multi-stakeholder process that has collected views from over 50,000 fans, plus residents, community members and businesses.

"Today, we discussed the outcome of this work in the form of an options report with Manchester United, Trafford Borough Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority to help inform their decision-making process.

"At every stage, we have challenged all involved to recognise the opportunity that sport presents as a powerful driver for transformational urban regeneration, and that is reflected in the report.

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"Manchester United will now work together with local authorities to review the findings and agree a path forward in the months ahead."

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is setting his sights on constructing a new Old Trafford, aiming to create a "Wembley of the north" and a "stadium that's befitting the club and the brand", an impressive venture estimated to cost around £2billion.

Man Utd make announcement decision on Old Trafford rebuild as Task Force speaks out

Man Utd make announcement decision on Old Trafford rebuild as Task Force speaks out

Man Utd make announcement decision on Old Trafford rebuild as Task Force speaks out

Man Utd make announcement decision on Old Trafford rebuild as Task Force speaks out

Man Utd make announcement decision on Old Trafford rebuild as Task Force speaks out