Manchester United opened its doors on Friday for their redevelopment of 50 million pounds of their men's first team building in the Carrington Training Complex, a week before the Premier League season starts.
The annual project was led by the Mancunian architect Norman Foster and his company Foster + Partners, and financed with part of the capital injection of 300 million pounds in the club by the co-owner Jim Ratcliffe of United last year.
The state-of-the-art training hub was redesigned with input from players and staff, just when manager Ruben Amorim and his team returned through the United States after their pre-season tour.
“After an evaluation of the facility last year, we made a quick decision to invest considerably in the establishment of a world-class performance environment for staff and players to display our ambition and vision for Manchester United,” said Ratcliffe, who reached an agreement to become co-owners at the end of 2023.
“We are pleased with the outcome and are convinced that the new facility will play an important role in building a winning culture at the club.”
The majority of the executive leadership of United has moved to the building, which according to the club has been upgraded equipment and technology, with a focus on food, recovery and team unit, and offers an increased natural light and open workplaces to encourage connectivity.
“This project is a clear step to unite each part of the club around a shared football vision,” said Chief Executive Officer Omar Berrada.
Redevelopment of the men's team building follows the construction of a building of 10 million pounds for the first team of the ladies and the men's academy in 2024.
United host Arsenal in their Premier League seal opener on August 17.