Manchester United hopes to organize the World Cup Final of 2035 in a new stadium with 100,000 seats – with the help of Lord Seb Coe.
United announced plans to rebuild Old Trafford in March and appointed two -time Olympic gold medal winner COE to spear the operation.
Initially, Coe de Task Force Old Trafford Regeneration led.
The group was set up to explore options for developing a new stadium and regenerating the surrounding area that also contained the Gary Neville.
But COE will now be influential in the next phase of the project after he is mentioned as the chairman of the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for the regeneration project of Old Trafford.
COE will now play a key role in the next phase of the project, since the plans are progressing to supply a new stadium with 100,000 seats in Old Trafford, which estimates an amazing £ 2 billion.
He said in a statement: “I am glad that I am being asked to be the chairman who is designated from the proposed Old Trafford Mayoral Development Corporation.
“During my career, I have seen the difference that sport can make regeneration led by sport in promoting strong communities and acting as a catalyst for economic growth.
“That certainly was released for the Olympic Games and Paralympics 2012 in London – and now I believe, the moment of larger Manchester has come.
“Working with Trafford Council and the mayor, there is a huge potential to bring new houses and jobs to the area around the Manchester United Stadium.
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“And looking ahead, I see an opportunity to bring the FIFA World Cup World Cup in 2035 to a new Old Trafford Stadium.
“The home countries are the only bidder who offers a rare opportunity to offer to organize the global football family”.
As a runner, Coe won four Olympic medals of more than 800 m and 1500 meters, but he retired in 1990 and later moved to politics.
He also played a major role in helping London to win the right to organize the 2012 Olympic Games as chairman of the committee of the campaign.
Concept images of the proposed new Stadium from United have been released via Lord Norman Foster, the award -winning architect.
United said they are looking for public financing for infrastructure of the £ 2 billion project – but not looking for money for the stadiumbuild.
The appointment of COE must be signed by the government – but that is considered a formality.
United is also ready to appoint a senior recruitment head, according to athletics.
This newly created role will supervise the senior scouts of the club and report to director of recruitment of Christopher Vivell.