Gary Neville: Sir Jim Ratcliffe disruption has started quickly at Man Utd
Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes his former club have made a shrewd move in appointing Omar Berrada, who had been at rivals Manchester City, as their new chief executive.
Gary Neville's views on Omar Berrada's appointment
Gary Neville, a former Manchester United player, has praised the appointment of Omar Berrada as the club's new chief executive. Berrada, who previously worked at rivals Manchester City, is seen as a shrewd hire by Neville, who believes that United are on the right track under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his firm INEOS. Neville also suggests that Berrada's experience at successful clubs like Man City and Barcelona will contribute to the positive changes at United.
Neville also highlights the importance of communication and having a voice within the club. He believes that Berrada can help rebuild trust with the fans and the wider football community. Neville acknowledges that the CEO position at United is a big job, but he believes that Berrada can achieve some early wins and contribute to the club's future success.
Gary Neville's hopes for a more serious football project
Neville is hopeful that Berrada's appointment is the start of a more serious football project at Manchester United. He has been critical of the Glazer family's role in the club's recent years, particularly the lack of a sporting director. Neville believes that United should treat the football side of the business equally to the business side, and he sees Berrada's arrival as a step in the right direction.
According to Neville, the trio of CEO, sporting director, and head of recruitment is critical for any football club. He believes that United's lack of a sporting director for the past decade has been a major problem. Neville hopes that Berrada's appointment will help settle the club and create a positive culture. He emphasizes the importance of making the right appointments for the sporting director and head of recruitment positions.
