JAKARTA - Manchester United has acquired most of the land needed to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 seats.
Manchester United has secured 25 hectares of land near Old Trafford as they continue plans to build the largest sports arena in England.
Club officials estimate the project will cost around £2 billion although specific details about the proposed funding have not been released.
"Today's news highlights the progress we are making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and is an important milestone as we enter the next phase of development."
"The ability to build a stadium so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve a legacy, tradition and ritual that is so important to our fans."
"We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not just for them, with atmosphere, affordability and accessibility at the heart of our thinking," said new stadium development CEO Collette Roche.
Manchester United hopes that Andy Burnham's departure as Mayor of Greater Manchester will not affect their plans to build a new stadium.
Burnham has been a key backer of the project - announced in March 2025 - but will step down as mayor of Greater Manchester after winning the Makerfield by-election.
The 56-year-old is expected to become the next British Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
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