2024-01-21 04:20:50
Manchester (AFP)
Manchester United confirmed that it has appointed Omar Berrada as the club’s new CEO, following his resignation from his position as head of football operations at its arch-neighbor, City.
A statement issued by Old Trafford said: “Manchester United is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada to the position of CEO.”
He continued, “The club is determined to put football and performance on the field at the heart of everything we do, and the appointment of Omar represents the first step on this journey. Our stated ambition is to re-establish Manchester United in order to win titles.”
This appointment constitutes one of the first major steps taken by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, since he acquired a 25 percent stake in United for $1.3 billion. The Red Devils club has remained without a permanent CEO since the departure of Richard Arnold at the end of the year. the past.
Berrada had resigned from his position as head of football operations at the City Group, which controls the league champions, in addition to a group of other clubs around the world.
The Premier League champion for the past three years said in a statement: “Manchester City Football Club confirms that Omar Berrada has resigned from his position as President of Football Operations at City Football Group.”
The owner of a historic hat-trick last season, “League-Cup-Champions League,” continued: The club understands its decision to search for a new challenge, and it leaves with our thanks and best wishes.
Berrada joined City from Barcelona in 2011, where he worked alongside the Spanish CEO of City Football Group, Ferran Soriano, and the latter’s compatriot football director, Txiki Begiristain.
The trio is credited with developing City in the field of commercial operations outside the stadium, which contributed to the club’s success during the era of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola.
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