Manchester United have detailed the proposed location in the latest plans of their new 100,000-seater stadium that will replace Old Trafford.
The ground will sit approximately 350 metres away from the existing Old Trafford stadium in Trafford Wharfside.
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It will be at the heart of a new “Stadium District”, purpose-built for sport, entertainment and year-round activity, with United insisting the stadium – set to be the biggest in the country – wil be a catalyst for wider regeneration of the whole area.
A previous image of what Manchester United’s futuristic stadium could look like (PA Media)
United CEO Collette Roche said: “The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester.
“Together with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.
Manchester United’s new stadium will be approximately 350 metres away from Old Trafford (Manchester United)
It will be the flagship landmark of the Trafford Wharfside regeneration project (Manchester United)
“The proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.
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“We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them. Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.”
The development comes after United cleared a key hurdle by buying most of the land they need to build the deluxe stadium – a 25-acre triangle around Trafford Wharfside.
They are confident they will be able to acquire the rest of the land needed to go forward with the £2bn project, which was introduced by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The stadium is forecast to deliver around 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, create over 90,000 jobs nationally, with 48,000 in the Manchester area, and to add more than £7bn a year to the British economy.
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