Manchester United have successfully acquired the majority of land required for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium, moving a step closer to replacing their iconic Old Trafford ground with a state-of-the-art facility.

The club has purchased a 25-acre triangular plot located roughly 350 metres from Old Trafford, paying what they describe as the fair market value for the site.

United are confident of securing the remaining parcels of land necessary to advance the £2 billion project, which was initiated under the vision of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

With this development, Manchester United aim to construct the largest stadium in the United Kingdom. Club officials emphasise that the chosen site will also play a vital role in the broader regeneration of the Trafford area.

Chief Executive Officer Collette Roche stated, “Today’s announcement marks an important step forward in our journey towards creating a world-class new home for Manchester United, representing a major milestone as we enter the next phase of development.”

She added, “Building so close to Old Trafford enables us to maintain the heritage, traditions, and matchday rituals that mean so much to our fans. Our commitment is to develop a world-class stadium together with our supporters – not simply for them – ensuring atmosphere, affordability, and accessibility remain central to our approach.”

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that fully aligns with both local and national growth objectives. Securing the right location has been absolutely essential, and the land we’ve obtained gives us the platform to deliver a truly world-class stadium that celebrates our past while preparing us for the future.”

United have purchased the land bordered by Wharfside Way, Europa Way, and John Gilbert Way from Indurent, an industrial property provider and part of the Blackstone portfolio, rather than from Freightliner, another landowner near Old Trafford.

The club has also partnered with Trafford Council and the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation as part of a 370-acre regeneration initiative.

This extensive project is expected to deliver approximately 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, create over 90,000 jobs nationwide—with 48,000 in the Manchester region—and contribute more than £7 billion annually to the UK economy.

A formal consultation process regarding the design and development of the new stadium will commence on 9 July, during which Manchester United have pledged to engage closely with their supporters.