Man Utd affirm appointment of Omar Berrada as new CEO

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Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of former Manchester Metropolis chief Omar Berrada as their new CEO.

It was beforehand confirmed Berrada, who has additionally labored for Barcelona, had determined to go away his publish as chief soccer operations officer at Metropolis Soccer Group.

Earlier Man Utd CEO Richard Arnold left the membership again in November as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group negotiated a 25% stake within the membership. His successor has now been confirmed, although the Purple Devils added present interim Patrick Stewart will stay in publish till a beginning date for Berrada is about.

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An announcement from Man Utd reads: “Manchester United is happy to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new CEO.

“The membership is set to place soccer and efficiency on the pitch again on the coronary heart of all the things we do. Omar’s appointment represents step one on this journey.

“As one of the vital skilled soccer executives on the high of European soccer, Omar brings a wealth of soccer and business experience, with a confirmed file of profitable management and a ardour to assist lead change throughout the membership. He’s at present serving as Chief Soccer Operations Officer for Metropolis Soccer Group overseeing 11 golf equipment throughout 5 continents and, previous to this, held senior roles at Barcelona.

“It’s our acknowledged ambition to re-establish Manchester United as a title-winning membership. We’re happy that Omar will probably be becoming a member of us to assist obtain that aim, in order that, as soon as once more, United followers can see, within the phrases of Sir Matt Busby, the pink flag flying excessive on the summit of English, European and world soccer.

“Omar’s begin date will probably be confirmed sooner or later; within the meantime, Patrick Stewart will proceed as interim CEO.”