Amid David Beckham’s Interest in Manchester United Ownership, Thousands of Fans Fill Old Trafford With “We Want Glazers Out” Chants, Demanding Ownership Change

The takeover saga of Manchester United has been dragging on, with no clear conclusion from the Glazer family. David Beckham, the United legend, showcased his interest in the ownership and called for a change in the club’s administration. In the meantime, many United fans gathered at Old Trafford to protest against the contentious issue regarding the American family’s ownership.

The Glazer family announced in November 2022 that they were exploring strategic investment for Manchester United, including the possibility of selling the club for a valuation of $5 billion. Red Devils have received bids from billionaires like Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim, but the club failed to reach an agreement with any of the potential buyers.

Fans unhappy with Manchester United takeover dilemma

After their win against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, thousands of Red Devil fans protested against the ownership, filling the stadium with “we want Glazers out” chants. United supporters campaigned against the Glazers for almost a decade, with the movement gaining momentum in recent years. They demanded a change in ownership due to the club’s poor management and lack of investment in their stadium and training facility.

The family owners announced a strategic review for the Red Devils 9 months ago, but no updates have been provided yet. In the meantime, Sheikh Jassim made a $7.65 million bid in pursuit of Manchester United after five rounds of bidding, while reports claim a deal could soon be finalized, with the takeover slated in October 2023.

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The Glazers were, however, planning to hold on to their shares, despite the backlash from fans. As a result, David Beckham had joined fans to express his disapproval of the Glazer family and interest in ownership of his former club.

David Beckham backs fans after having expressed possible ownership of the Mancunian club

The Inter Miami co-owner expressed his support to fans about the Glazers’ ownership of Manchester United and agreed that the club needs an immediate change in their administration. The United legend backed the protest as a sign of fans’ eroded trust in the Glazers and called for the takeover to restore stability and morale upliftment in the club.

The Los Blancos icon reckoned the club owners should be passionate and principled enough to make the right decisions for English giants like United. In addition, he expressed his interest in any future role at the club and expressed that he would be honored to be a part of the Red Devils. Even though the future of Manchester United remains uncertain, soccer enthusiasts and legends of the club seem to be on the same page in demand for new ownership as the season commences.

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