Manchester United “endure an early Omar Berrada mistake” as club “maintains confidence” in the face of Manchester City charges
The appointment of the Red Devils’ new CEO was met with questions due to the 115 charges looming over the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS move forward with their £1.3 billion deal for a 29% stake in the club, signaling their serious intent. Improving discretion at Old Trafford has been a major issue, as many internal updates have been leaked. The sudden nature of Berrada’s arrival was impressive, catching senior United figures off guard according to The Athletic. The rush to prepare statements led to an inability to thoroughly check through Berrada’s old posts, including one expressing hope for a United defeat in a 2012 clash with Chelsea.
Concerns regarding Berrada’s involvement are somewhat eased by his absence as a witness in the hearing that overturned City’s Champions League ban. Interim United chief executive Patrick Stewart raised questions about Berrada’s potential involvement in the investigation into City, but staff were assured that appropriate due diligence had been conducted on the new CEO, expressing confidence that he will arrive with no looming controversies.
