Manchester United will move fans from their seats behind the Dugouts in Old Trafford to turn it into a lucrative VIP guest freedom area next season.
The relocation was one of a number of changes announced on Monday, so that United put the costs of season cards by five percent for the third year in a row, while the prices for under the age of 16 freeze.
Chief Executive Omar Berrada said: “We understand that every price increase is not welcome, especially during a period of underperformance on the field.”
Sources insist that creating premium seats in the Sir Bobby Charlton behind the Dugouts close to the coaching staff and players have enabled them to minimize the price increases.
Although it acknowledges that the move will not be popular with the displaced fans, they say that those seats are considerably too expensive at the moment.
In January it appeared that Chelsea sells tickets for £ 12,500 for a similar Dugout experience during their last two home games of the season against Liverpool and United.
It is understood that United will not charge so much, but the club confirmed: 'Some general tickets that will be converted directly next to the home and road dugouts into hospitality chairs, which reflect the high value of this unique location.
“We appreciate the disruption, this will ensure that those fans are currently there and we will contact them individually to ensure that a suitable alternative chair is found.”
It was one of the worries of the Manchester United supporters' Trust after the announcement of Monday, including Price determination Premium competitions at a higher level for non-season card holders.
Must, who said they were disappointed that United ignored calls for a price -freeze, also doubted the decision to impose £ 10 costs to fans who sold their tickets, less than two weeks before the competition back to the club.
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