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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the 71-year-old billionaire, has completed a significant transaction, acquiring a 27.7% stake in Manchester United for $1.3 billion, with plans to increase his ownership to 28.9% with an additional $100m investment by December 31. This move marks Ratcliffe's entry as a co-owner, bringing a promise to elevate the club back to the top of English, European, and world football. The deal, which has received approval from the FA and the Premier League, also grants Ratcliffe's INEOS conglomerate control over football operations, previously held by the Glazer family, despite the Glazers retaining the majority stake. Ratcliffe has expressed his honor in becoming a co-owner and acknowledges the great responsibility it entails. He has also hinted at ambitious plans for the club, including potentially building a new stadium to serve the north of England, and has asked for patience as he works towards restoring Manchester United's former glory, with a bold aim to restore greatness within three years and knock Manchester City 'off their perch'.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe gives damning verdict on Man Utd as he outlines ‘plan’ and sends veiled warning to Ten Hag https://t.co/8g3MJE7Qol https://t.co/8g3MJE7Qol
Manchester United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a message for the club's fans 💬 Check out his exclusive interview with @danroan on the @BBCSport app. #BBCFootball #ManUtd #PL https://t.co/ydgUVw6Nhb
🔴 Sir Jim Ratcliffe: “Dan Ashworth is a 10/10 sporting director”. “You can't really criticise Dan for looking at maybe most coveted job in football as a sporting director - particularly with the challenge at Manchester United”. https://t.co/fSC9uWXNW1
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said privately the legal agreement with the Glazers is "in the bottom drawer" of his desk + "won't be coming out" because there is trust between #MUFC co-owners. Ratcliffe echoed that sentiment in public media today ⬇️ https://t.co/s9SwCZnOhQ
Shohei and Yoshinobu getting Spanish lessons from Teoscar 😅 (via @Dodgers) https://t.co/0iC79cetjZ
NEW: Read all the key quotes here as Sir Jim Ratcliffe presents his vision for Man United during an hour-long discussion https://t.co/0xBCdePATG https://t.co/Bs1QSHhmSo
BREAKING: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed plans to restore the greatness of Manchester United within three years and knock Manchester City "off their perch" Read more👇 https://t.co/EXWYGJWcGW
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed the purchase of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United and has revealed plans for after the takeover. Sky's Sports Correspondent @RobHarris has the latest. https://t.co/ea8s8KR43S 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/lxLQ0HSvLL
🗣️ "It sounds like your preference is for a new stadium." 🔴 "I would be very excited about that prospect." Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been telling the BBC about his plans for Old Trafford's future. More on BBC Sport https://t.co/pmX0IMbcXs #MUFC #bbcfootball https://t.co/VkwHkE9gZw
What does the future hold for current Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag? @danroan has spoken exclusively to new #ManUtd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the @BBCSport app #BBCFootball #PL https://t.co/3njmkUJXZu
Manchester United’s new shareholder Jim Ratcliffe has asked for patience as he tries to help return the English club to the pinnacle of world football https://t.co/Vboh0ooiLP via @luxury
Manchester United’s new shareholder Jim Ratcliffe has asked for patience as he tries to help return the English club to the pinnacle of world football https://t.co/U6R4dHgLGa
Live now @skynews Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals his vision for Man United after hearing from him for an hour https://t.co/T9qWxa8BWM
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told @BBCSport he would prefer to build a new stadium for Man Utd that can also "serve the north of England". The new venue could be built next to Old Trafford. Check out the exclusive interview with @danroan on the @BBCSport app. #BBCFootball #MUFC https://t.co/zXC9HjxHgK
Exclusive “A dream come true” Coming up @BBCNews @BBCSport billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells me about becoming co-owner of Manchester Utd in his first TV interview since the deal was completed https://t.co/2ZKWWPGZAz
It is finally official. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy a 27.7% stake in Manchester United has been completed. #MUFC #bbcfootball
Manchester United confirm Sir Jim Ratcliffe as new co-owner https://t.co/JZ2h1vL6NA
New Man United era officially begins as Sir Jim Ratcliffe deal completed https://t.co/FX341cfocZ
Ratcliffe acquisition of Manchester United minority stake completed https://t.co/ISQdcBk6z3 https://t.co/sZ6M5GTWvt
Ratcliffe Secures Minority Stake in Man United and Vows to Lift English Club to Top of World Soccer https://t.co/zPIqHnCvxK
Billionaire James Ratcliffe Pays $1.3 Billion For 25% Stake In Manchester United https://t.co/0TXQ51MA82 https://t.co/ju9HIWzd1J
A new dawn for Manchester United? 🔴 Jason Burt, Chief football correspondent of The Telegraph reacts to the news that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 27.7 per cent stake in Man Utd has been completed 🔻 https://t.co/Kl8p7SUDwH
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed a deal to purchase a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United which will grant his Ineos company control of football operations at the club https://t.co/6WI0FCx19R
Sir Jim Ratcliffe FINALLY completes 27.7 per cent Man Utd takeover and promises to take club ‘to top of world football’ https://t.co/haqsbV0Ea3 https://t.co/haqsbV0Ea3
🔺NEW: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United with a promise that he will accelerate plans to take the club back to the summit of European football Read more ⬇️ | ✍️ @DickinsonTimes & @martynziegler https://t.co/va29MXsLop
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy a stake in Manchester United has been completed. The British billionaire's purchase is worth a lot of money 💰 #BBCFootball
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United has been completed. https://t.co/gQr06G1T75
Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES £1.3bn deal to become a Manchester United co-owner: INEOS finally get purchase of 27.7% stake over the line after FA and Premier League give deal green light https://t.co/zMzVEDvXun https://t.co/cxGBwUrr9Y
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Manchester United buy-in gets official sign-off https://t.co/Hv8Vrs3xHP
Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal for 25% stake is completed https://t.co/OeDe0InXrQ
BREAKING: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed the purchase of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United. Read more: https://t.co/Hx06fBTRjV 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/qFcehjoSPM
#MUFC: Further shares have been issued in return for initial $200m capital investment made by Ratcliffe upon completion, taking his total ownership to 27.7%. A further $100m will be invested by December 31 + his ownership will then increase to 28.9% ⬇️ https://t.co/8NJkDz4PGF
BREAKING: Man Utd officially announce Sir Jim Ratcliffe deal as Joel Glazer makes short statement https://t.co/cBeIyjrzNV
BREAKING: Manchester United have confirmed that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his 27.7% acquisition of the club 🚨 This follows approval of all conditions including from the FA and the Premier League 🔴 https://t.co/pMrwN18IS4
🔴 Sir Jim Ratcliffe: “To become co-owner of Man United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility”. “This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take United back to the top of English, European and world football”. https://t.co/orar02VWDD
Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes his £1.3bn deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Man Utd: https://t.co/R3bfwkaZzO
🚨 OFFICIAL: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has now completed the purchase of his 27.7% stake in Manchester United following approval of all conditions, including the FA and the Premier League. https://t.co/7fjiPINKRX
BREAKING: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his deal to purchase a stake in Manchester United, the club have announced. https://t.co/2VAIfMXGj1
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his deal to purchase a stake in Manchester United, the club have announced. https://t.co/omXF34HGI4
Well, he wanted it all. He’s got a decent chunk - many will hope the rest will follow. Jim Ratcliffe is firmly in at Man Utd. https://t.co/9CFXCUk6hS https://t.co/4rXAmMBboE
Breaking: Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 27.7% of Manchester United completed “To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility” https://t.co/nheoosUmf5
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: "To become co-owner of #MUFC is a great honour, comes with great responsibility. This marks beginning of our journey to take club back to top of world football, with world-class facilities for our fans. Work to achieve objectives will accelerate from today."
BREAKING: Petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed the purchase of a 25% stake in Manchester United through his INEOS conglomerate - enabling him to take control of football operations from the owning Glazer family. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/aXmZvHlOu0
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his $1.3bn purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United https://t.co/MQfexL64ZE
🚨 Sir Jim Ratcliffe now officially co-owner of Man Utd. 71yo billionaire has formally completed deal for minority shareholding & agreement gives INEOS sporting control - despite Glazers retaining majority stake. Huge moment in #MUFC history @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/xlGy2FSjMV
Breaking: Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 25% of Manchester United completed “To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility” https://t.co/nheoosUmf5
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: “This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football, with world-class facilities for our fans.” #MUFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/oQPlVFcZAR
For the first time since 2005, Manchester United's ownership now has a significant other in Sir Jim Ratcliffe. It's not perfect, but I think it will be significantly better than with the Glazers in full control. Never changed my view on SJR. Here https://t.co/hxiNmFE4uX https://t.co/vC7Dqtc0To
🚨 Full completion: #MUFC announce Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% investment to New York Stock Exchange. Tender process for Class A shareholders was final stage of ratification after Premier League + FA approval. Ratcliffe + INEOS now have keys to the club ⬇️ https://t.co/8NJkDz4PGF
Man United fans react to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bold Old Trafford plans https://t.co/C0IU71szqj
Man United fans react to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘exciting’ Old Trafford plans https://t.co/C0IU71t7fR
Jim Ratcliffe could be just what Manchester United needs https://t.co/06aHeLKyEu | opinion
Man Utd fans think Sir Jim Ratcliffe is 'cooking' as 'exciting' Old Trafford regeneration plans announced https://t.co/Qw11NOpUDl https://t.co/MkTYCWrsi5