Ratcliffe's 27.7% stake keeps Wilcox and Berrada as Pochettino arrives

Man Utd chief INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who completed a minority takeover at the start of 2023, now holds a 27.7% stake in the Premier League club.

The deal gave Ratcliffe control of Manchester United's footballing operations.

He has made recruiting top talent across several departments a priority.

Soon after arriving, he reshaped the recruitment set‑up, installing director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada.

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The poor start saw head coach Michael Carrick dismissed.

USA boss Mauricio Pochettino has reached an agreement to take over as manager at Old Trafford.

A Telegraph report says Wilcox and Berrada are expected to keep their jobs after Carrick's departure and Pochettino's appointment.

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It adds that both still enjoy Ratcliffe's trust and a change to their roles is unlikely.

The deal reportedly includes a clause that could trigger a sale by the Glazers, highlighting the wider market context.