Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed enthusiasm about his initial meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new consortium, describing it as “very positive” and “constructive” after the billionaire acquired a 25% stake in the club through his INEOS firm. Ratcliffe’s investment also includes taking control of sporting operations in collaboration with the Glazer family, who retain majority ownership.
Sir Dave Brailsford, the director of sport for INEOS and the mastermind behind the success of British Cycling and the INEOS Grenadiers, is expected to play an active role in the new setup.
Despite the deal being in the works for several months, its announcement on Christmas Eve marked the beginning of active collaboration, with introductions and discussions already underway.
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Reflecting on the early interactions, Ten Hag shared his positive impressions, stating on Thursday, “Very positive, I have to say. We had a long meeting, so many hours we sat together. On many issues, we were on the same page, very positive from both sides. I can say that it was a very constructive meeting, and we’re looking forward to working with each other.”
While expressing optimism about the future, Ten Hag also emphasized the need for patience, acknowledging that the new stakeholders are in the early stages of introduction and integration. He acknowledged the introduction of new ideas and discussions, emphasizing the importance of working together to find common ground.