Manchester United have confirmed plans to invest £50m in refurbishing their Carrington training ground, ending speculation they may be looking for a new home instead.
It was reported last month that INEOS sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford had carried out a comprehensive infrastructure review at United and concluded that Carrington was “not fit for purpose”, urging the club to look at new training facilities instead.
However, that no longer appears to be the plan as United have now secured a major investment to redevelop their current assets.
The men’s first team building will be refurbished “to deliver a world-class football stadium with a great culture to support future success”.
The project, which will be run by Foster + Partners, will start on Monday and is expected to continue through the 2024/25 campaign.
“We want to create a world-class environment for our teams to win,” said one of its owners, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. “When we examined the training facilities in Carrington and met with the men’s first team players, it became clear that the standard has dropped for some of our peers.
“This project will ensure that Manchester United’s training ground is refurbished to the highest standard
standards.
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“Lord Foster, another Mancunian, has brought a lot of inspiration to the build, in partnership with the Manchester United team and we look forward to seeing improvements in the facilities but most importantly on the pitch.”
Founder and Managing Chairman of Foster + Partners, Lord Foster, added: “We are delighted to be leading the regeneration of Manchester United’s training center in Carrington.
“Our aim is to modernize the situation and renovate the structure as a catalyst for the success of soccer, to create spaces that encourage a culture of collaboration, unity and harmony.
“As a proud Mancunian, it is an honor for me to see Foster + Partners given this responsibility and we will ensure that our design captures the spirit of industry, courage and ambition that both Manchester and Manchester United exemplify.”
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