Sir Jim Ratcliffe Sets Ambitious Goal for Manchester United to Dethrone Manchester City and Liverpool from the top
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United has been finalized, marking a significant development in the ownership structure.
In an interview, Ratcliffe expressed ambitious goals, stating his desire to topple Manchester City and Liverpool from their dominant positions.
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, now a part-owner at Old Trafford following the confirmation of his 27.7% stake purchase in Manchester United, has declared his intention to dethrone Manchester City and Liverpool from their dominant positions.
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Ratcliffe’s aim is to elevate Manchester United to new heights and disrupt the supremacy of their rivals in English football.
Speaking for the first time according to reports from TNTsports since his acquisition, Ratcliffe channelled his inner Ferguson when describing the impact he wants to have at the club.
“We have a lot to learn from our noisy neighbour and the other neighbour,” he said.
“They are the enemy at the end of the day. There is nothing I would like better than to knock both of them off their perch.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe acknowledges the strengths of Manchester City and Liverpool, expressing respect for their well-structured organizations and elite environments.
Despite recognizing them as adversaries, Ratcliffe emphasizes the need for Manchester United to learn from their success. With fans calling for changes in the club’s hierarchy, Ratcliffe urges patience, outlining a realistic three-year plan to elevate Manchester United’s status.
He cautions against setting unrealistic expectations for immediate success, emphasizing the importance of visible progress on the trajectory toward making Manchester United the world’s best football team.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe stresses the importance of a careful and deliberate approach to Manchester United’s transformation, cautioning against hasty decisions that may lead to the wrong solutions.
Anticipating a turnaround in fortunes, Ratcliffe sets a realistic timeline of “two to three years” for significant progress.
He calls for patience from supporters, highlighting the example of Pep Guardiola’s gradual success at Manchester City as evidence that sustained improvement requires time.
The next challenge for Manchester United is the Premier League clash against Fulham on February 24.
