Manchester United have officially completed a major overhaul of their Carrington training ground, with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe describing it as a “world-class performance environment” capable of helping the club return to its winning ways.
The facility, which has served as the club’s base since 2000, has undergone a £50 million ($67 million) transformation. The extensive renovations were finalised during the 2024/25 season, and manager Ruben Amorim’s squad moved into the modernised men’s first-team building this week after returning from their pre-season tour of the United States.
Ratcliffe, who acquired a minority stake in the 20-time English champions last year, had committed to investing $300 million in the club’s infrastructure. Speaking on the club’s official website, the British billionaire explained: “Following a review of the facility last year, we made a quick decision to invest significantly in the creation of a world-class performance environment for staff and players to reflect our ambition and vision for Manchester United. We are delighted with the outcome and are confident the new facility will play an important role in building a winning culture at the club.”
The redevelopment was led by Foster + Partners, the architectural firm also tasked in September with creating the masterplan for a new 100,000-capacity stadium.
The investment comes after United endured their worst league season in more than half a century, finishing 15th in the table. The club has not lifted the Premier League title since 2013, the final campaign under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
In preparation for the new season, Amorim has bolstered his attacking options, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo already joining the squad, while Benjamin Sesko is set to complete a £74 million move from RB Leipzig.
What you should know
Manchester United have completed a £50 million upgrade of their Carrington training facility, a project overseen by Foster + Partners and part of Jim Ratcliffe’s $300 million infrastructure pledge.
The modernised complex is intended to foster a winning culture as the club seeks to recover from a historically poor season, having finished 15th last year.
The revamp comes alongside significant squad reinforcements, including new signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and the impending arrival of Benjamin Sesko.
