🚨 SHOCKING: coming from Fabrizio Romano, Omar Berrada departs from Man City to become the new CEO of Manchester United! 🔴🤝🏻 Chief Officer Berrada officially departs Manchester City after many years to join Manchester United. ↪️ Berrada was sought after by INEOS, and he agreed to their offer, prepared for a new project with a signed contract. Berrada will sit on the board and report to the owners, with overall control over both football and business. The agreement made by @davidornstein has been finalised; all that remains is confirmation of the actual start date.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Red Devils revamp is progressing into its next stage with the appointment of a pivotal figure. Following Sir Dave Brailsford’s appointment as Chief Sporting Adviser to INEOS’ chief, he departs from his prior role with the INEOS Grenadiers cycling team. Ratcliffe, having secured a 25% minority stake in Manchester United and assumed full control over sporting operations, is reshaping the club’s hierarchy. The recent departure of CEO Richard Arnold prompted the search for a replacement, and news emerged that Jean-Claude Blanc, the initial frontrunner, would retain his position as INEOS’ CEO of Sport. Subsequently, a new candidate for the Man Utd role has been identified and is on the verge of being officially announced.

The chosen individual for this significant role is reported to be Omar Berrada, currently serving as Man City’s chief football operations officer. His resignation from City Football Group has been confirmed, and Man City acknowledged his departure, expressing gratitude for his contributions. Berrada’s move to Manchester United is considered a notable acquisition, given his instrumental role in Man City’s recent successes, including their historic treble last season.

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Berrada had alternative offers from another Premier League club, MLS, and a major NFL franchise. Choosing United, he is anticipated to wield substantial influence in both the football and business aspects of the club. This strategic appointment is viewed as a coup for Manchester United, signaling a determined effort to strengthen their position and competitiveness in the sporting landscape.