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$Manchester United PLC(MANU)$ rose 14.66% on Tuesday. Manchester United gained over 11% in extended trading. As of Tuesday's closing, the market value of Manchester United was about 2.44 billion dollars.

What Happened to the Historical Football Club?

Star Player Cristiano Ronaldo will end his contract early and leave the club imediataly. Market news shows that Manchester United is seeking financial options including sale.

$Manchester United PLC(MANU)$ board is launching a process to explore strategic alternatives, including new investment into the sports club and a potential sale other transaction.

According to the exclusive report of Sky News on Tuesday (November 22), the Glazer family is preparing to officially announce that they intend to consider potential external investment sources, which may include a comprehensive auction of the world's most famous football club.

It is reported that the Manchester United boss has instructed investment bankers to provide advice on the transaction process, which may include a full or partial sale, or a strategic partnership with a third party

At present. The sale of Manchester United has also attracted the attention of many billionaires. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire boss of Ineos, a petrochemical group, has previously expressed interest in Manchester United. This year, Ratcliffe lost to Fenway Group when he bid for Chelsea Club at the last moment.The Glazer family has acknowledged that new investment in infrastructure is needed to transform the stadium into a truly world-class venue, and a large amount of money is also needed to enable the men's football team to compete in the top European venues again.

Manchester United announces Ronaldo's to leave with "immediate" effect

Recently, the club was involved in a fierce legal dispute with Cristiano Ronaldo, the club's most famous player.

Manchester United officially announced on Tuesday that the Portuguese star Ronaldo had left the team, effective immediately.

In the announcement, Manchester United wrote: "C" Ronaldo left Manchester United with the consent of both sides and took effect immediately. The club thanked him for his great contributions to Old Trafford during his two careers. He scored 145 goals in 346 games. Manchester United wished him and his family all the best in the future. "

Cristiano Ronaldo was interviewed by Morgan a few days ago. He questioned the ambition of Manchester United and attacked the way the Glazer family bought Manchester United. In the interview, he accused the club, Tenghage and his teammates, causing great controversy.

Source:LINDSEY PARNABY

Ronaldo, once the best player in the Premier League, the World Player of the Year, and the winner of the Golden Globe Award, returned to his hometown at the age of 36 in the midsummer of 2021. When he stepped into the familiar Old Trafford Stadium again, and was crowned the No. 1 striker in professional football history... After returning to Manchester United, Ronaldo's performance was considered to be in line. However, the team's results were not satisfactory, and United did not qualify for the Champions League. The season ended in cold weather, which disappointed some fans.

Ronaldo scored 145 goals in 346 matches for Manchester United, and the latter also thanked the Portuguese for his great contribution to Old Trafford.

After 17 years, will the Glazer family sell Manchester United for 6 billion pounds ?

The Glazer family acquired control of Manchester United in 2005 with a transaction of 790 million pounds, most of which came from debt.

During the 17 years when the Glazer family took charge of Manchester United, their performances on the court were not satisfactory. The last time the team won the Premier League was in 2013. Due to the poor performance on the pitch, many Manchester United fans were angry with the Glazer family.

Source: www.thetimes.co.uk

Manchester United is one of the most famous clubs in the world. If the owners change, it is expected that the transaction amount will set a sports record.

There are some famous football clubs have changed owners before:

On May 25, 2022, Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea to a consortium led by American businessman Todd Boehly for 2.5 billion pounds. Although £ 4.25 billion is the largest transaction in the history of professional sports, Abramovich will not benefit from it. The proceeds from the sale will be deposited into a frozen bank account controlled by the British government.

On November 7, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said that it had listed Liverpool Football Club for sale. Previously, in 2010, Fenway Group acquired Liverpool for 300 million pounds, repaid 200 million pounds of debt, and now plans to sell Liverpool for at least 4 billion pounds (about 33.9 billion yuan).

On November 13, according to media reports, Mukesh Ambani, the eighth richest man in the world and president of Reliance Group India, is now interested in acquiring Liverpool Football Club under Fenway Group.

 If Manchester United were sold directly, it would become the latest top club to change hands. Will the Glazers sell Manchester United for 6 billion pounds? Will the sale of Manchester United refresh the largest transaction amount in the history of professional sports again?

Let's wait and see.

Historical Achievements of Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the most successful football clubs in England, with 66 championship trophies in total, and also holds the record of having the most champions in the top league and community shield in England. Manchester United won 13 championships, 6 runners up and 4 third place winners in the Premier League. After winning the championship in 2009, Manchester United became the first club in the history of English football to complete three consecutive championships for two times.

After winning the Champions League in 1968, Manchester United became the first English club to win the European championship, and then won the championship twice in 1999 and 2008. Among them, the 1998-1999 season was the only English club to win the treble. In 1991 and 2017, Manchester United won the Champions League and the European League respectively, including the three European Cups. In 1999 and 2008, Manchester United won the Intercontinental Cup and the Club World Cup.

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