11.03.2025 14:30
Manchester United has decided to build a 100,000-seat 'umbrella' stadium in place of Old Trafford Stadium. The £2 billion project will be the largest stadium in England and will serve as the centerpiece of a comprehensive redevelopment project in the Trafford Park area. The project is also seen as an urban transformation initiative that will contribute £7.3 billion annually to the local economy.
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Manchester United has decided to demolish the legendary Old Trafford Stadium and build a massive "umbrella" stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people in its place. The project, announced by the club's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will cost approximately £2 billion (around 80 billion TL).
The new stadium will surpass Wembley, becoming the largest stadium in England, replacing the current capacity of 74,000. The structure, also referred to as the "Wembley of the North," will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive redevelopment project in the Trafford Park area.
Designed by the renowned architecture firm Foster and Partners, the most striking feature of the stadium will be its large umbrella-like roof structure. This massive construction, made of glass and steel, will protect the areas inside and outside the stadium from rain. Additionally, three large towers inspired by the Red Devils' triple spear will symbolize the stadium.
The project is not just a stadium construction but also an urban transformation project that will contribute £7.3 billion annually to the regional economy. The aim is to build over 17,000 new homes and create more than 92,000 job opportunities.
Sir Alex Ferguson supported the decision, stating, "Old Trafford holds very special memories for me. However, we must be bold and seize the opportunity to build a new home suitable for the future."
The club management announced that the stadium will be completed within five years and that they will finance it themselves. However, it is still unclear how the club, which has a debt of £1 billion, will find this money.
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