en.Wedoany.com Reported - Manchester United has purchased a 25-acre triangular plot of land adjacent to Old Trafford, with plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium that will become the largest football stadium in the UK. The plot, located between Wharfside Way, Europa Way, and John Gilbert Way, just behind the Stretford End, was sold by Indurent, a company under investment giant Blackstone. Manchester United did not disclose the purchase price or the source of funding for the acquisition.

Referred to as "New Trafford" in project documents, the new stadium is approximately 350 meters from the current home ground, allowing Manchester United to continue using Old Trafford during construction. The stadium is expected to cost £2 billion and take five years to build, serving as the centerpiece of a broader redevelopment plan for the Old Trafford area. Designed by Foster + Partners, the stadium features a giant umbrella-shaped roof capable of harvesting solar energy and rainwater, with three massive masts rising above the structure, visible from 40 kilometers away.

Although Manchester United still needs to acquire several smaller land interests and negotiate with existing tenants, sources close to the project do not anticipate major obstacles. A master plan draft for the broader housing redevelopment will be released on July 9, providing details on transport connections, including potential upgrades to the Metrolink and wider rail network, to serve the venue that will become England's largest stadium.

Collette Roche, Chief Executive of Manchester United's new stadium development, stated that the land purchase highlights the club's progress in creating a world-class new home and marks an important milestone. She noted that building so close to Old Trafford helps preserve the heritage, traditions, and rituals that are crucial to fans.

With 100,000 seats, the new stadium will surpass Wembley to become the largest sports venue in the UK and the second-largest football stadium in Europe, behind only the renovated Camp Nou.

The unique tent-shaped stadium, designed by architect Norman Foster, will be the centerpiece of the Old Trafford area redevelopment.

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