“This cannot continue…” Omar Berrada issues bombshell statement, highlights three ‘positives’ from Manchester United redundancies

Omar Berrada has pointed toward three potentially positive changes following Manchester United’s latest redundancy announcements.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased 27.7% of Manchester United, wholesale changes have been made at the club.

Many of the former board members have been replaced, with Omar Berrada joining as CEO, Jason Wilcox and technical director, and Dan Ashworth as sporting director, although the latter was fired just 159 days into his tenure.

As for the football side of the club, former manager Erik ten Hag was let go and replaced with new head coach Rúben Amorim, although some and have called his appointment into question after a rough opening a few months ago for the Portuguese boss.

However, since August last year, around 250 staff members have. lost their jobs, and United havehat further redundancies should be expected.

United release fresh redundancy statement

On Monday afternoon, Manchester United issued an official statement that confirmed the club is planning on changing its corporate structure, which will likely lead to a number of jobs being lost.

“Manchester United is to transform its corporate structure as part of a series of additional measures to improve the club’s financial sustainability and enhance operational efficiency,” the club announced.

“The transformation plan aims to return the club to profitability after five consecutive years of losses since 2019. This will create a more solid financial platform from which the club can invest in men’s and women’s football success and improved infrastructure.

“As part of these measures, the club anticipates that approximately 150-200 jobs may be made redundant, subject to a consultation process with employees. These would be in addition to the 250 roles removed last year.”

Berrada explains three positives from changes

CEO Berrada chose to make a public statement to address the bombshell decision taken, explaining that although he regrets that this choice has to be made, he feels it may bring three positives.

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The Frenchman explained he feels the decision will hopefully result in a “more lean, agile and financially sustainable football club” at Old Trafford, which will lead to sustainable on-field success.

“We have a responsibility to put Manchester United in the strongest position to win across our men’s, women’s and academy teams,” the 46-year-old started. “We are initiating a wide-ranging series of measures which will transform and renew the club.

“Unfortunately, this means announcing further potential redundancies and we deeply regret the impact on those affected colleagues. However, these hard choices are necessary to put the club back on a stable financial footing.

“We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue. Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money.

“At the end of this process, we will have a more lean, agile and financially sustainable football club, while continuing to provide a world class service to our valuable commercial partners. We will then be in a much stronger position to invest in football success and improved facilities for fans, while remaining compliant with UEFA and Premier League regulations.”

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