The visionary co-owner of Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has realized his dream of creating a cutting-edge stadium dubbed the ‘Wembley of the North’ through the innovative use of AI technology.
With aspirations to rival the finest football arenas across Europe, this new facility marks a significant milestone in the club’s evolution.
According to TheSun, Under the leadership of Lord Sebastian Coe and with the expertise of Gary Neville among others, a task force has been assembled by Manchester United’s co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, to tackle the club’s stadium challenges.
While the option to renovate Old Trafford for approximately £1 billion exists, Ratcliffe envisions a grander vision. His ambition extends to constructing a new complex on the existing site, integrating retail and dining establishments all under the iconic United brand. Central to this vision would be the New Trafford, boasting a capacity of up to 100,000 spectators.
This ambitious undertaking, estimated to cost between £1-2 billion, aims to attract government funding, inspired by Ratcliffe’s admiration for the revamped Bernabeu and drawing insights from venues like the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and American sports grounds.
OLBG has utilized the AI program Midjourney to actualize Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s visionary concept, resulting in truly stunning outcomes. One rendition envisions an expansive lower tier reminiscent of Wembley Stadium, distinguished by four distinct stands rather than adopting the bowl-style configuration seen at The Emirates.
In addition to the distinctive lower tier, the visualizations incorporate a roof, evoking the design seen in NFL stadiums across the United States.
Furthermore, another rendition seems to draw inspiration from Tottenham Hotspur’s cutting-edge arena, featuring a sleek glass exterior complemented by stands curved at the top for a modern aesthetic.