Manchester United’s incoming part-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has penned a letter to a number of the club’s fan groups. The billionaire INEOS owner went out of his way to warn supporters that success will take time, patience and hard work, as they prepare for a major reshuffle behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
“I wanted to write to you at this time given the critical role of the fans to the future of Manchester United as we recognise our responsibility as custodians of the Club on your behalf,” Sir Jim wrote to the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, the Fans’ Forum and the Fans’ Advisory Board.
“I believe we can bring sporting success on the pitch to complement the undoubted commercialn success that the club has enjoyed. It will require time and patience alongside rigour and the highest level of professional management.
“You are ambitious for Manchester United and so are we. There are no guarantees in sport, and change can inevitably take time but we are in it for the long term and together we want to help take Manchester United back to where the club belongs, at the very top of English, European and World Football.
“I take that responsibility very seriously. Please note that, as with any deal, it is subject to the usual regulatory sign-off process and therefore we do not expect to speak publicly about Club matters until after the deal has completed.”
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