Sir Jim Ratcliffe has declared that acquiring a stake in his boyhood club, Manchester United, is the most exciting venture of his life. Ratcliffe, who attended his first match at Old Trafford since the announcement, watched as United drew 2-2 with Tottenham, twice relinquishing their lead in a thrilling match. The billionaire's proposed 25% purchase, which he expects to be ratified by early to mid-February, is valued at £1.3 billion. Ratcliffe has met with United's manager, Erik ten Hag, and when asked about potential January signings, he chose to withhold comment.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his proposed 25% purchase of Manchester United is the most exciting deal he has ever done. He expects his deal to be ratified by the Premier League early next month. More: https://t.co/xg3MJZz8Ct #MUFC #bbcfootball
Sir Jim Ratcliffe said before the game buying a stake in Manchester United was the most exciting deal he has ever done, but after watching his first game from the directors’ box you have to wonder whether he still feels the same | @johncrossmirror https://t.co/xwSCIaIxTK https://t.co/GTgx3GxJXQ
Man Utd 2 Tottenham 2: United fail to impress watching Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they TWICE throw away lead in thriller | @davekidd_ https://t.co/uWD33TLDmj https://t.co/uWD33TLDmj
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🔺 NEW: Sir Jim Ratcliffe said that his decision to invest in Manchester United is the most exciting venture of his life, and says that he expects his £1.3 billion deal to go through early next month Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/peO6SKnDzF
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his proposed 25% purchase of Man Utd is the most exciting deal he has done. #BBCFootball #MUFC https://t.co/6FF3ixI2WW
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his involvement with Manchester United 'is the most exciting thing he has done' and expects his 25% takeover to be ratified by mid-February 💬💰 https://t.co/heUqUjjlBk
Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford 👀📍 https://t.co/kUzrLX7mVH
Sir Jim Ratcliffe on buying into Man Utd & his favourite ever United players: https://t.co/DtBtR4u0M1
🔴 Sir Jim Rafcliffe: “Man United stake is the most exciting thing I’ve done. Deal will not be completed before early, mid February”. “Yes, I’ve also met with Erik ten Hag”. 👀 “January signings? No comment”. https://t.co/RzrAipyl4f
Jim Ratcliffe opens up on emotion of buying into boyhood club Manchester United #mufc By @RichJolly https://t.co/GWHUkv8y3d