Manchester United have informed some staff at their Carrington training ground that they will be losing their jobs, as the club begins a second round of redundancies since Sir Jim Ratcliffe became a minority owner last year.
According to club insiders, the redundancy process—which could result in up to 200 job losses—has been underway for several weeks.
Most employees already know whether they will remain at the club, though some staff connected to the first team were only told of their fate after Wednesday’s Europa League final against Tottenham, to avoid disrupting preparations.
Departments expected to be hit hardest include sports science, medical, and scouting, with up to 200 jobs at risk.
Now that the final is over, staff in these areas are being officially notified of their positions. Sources say those affected had previously been told their status would be clarified at a later date.
This means that, as specific roles are cut back, affected staff are now learning whether they will stay at United. Morale at the club is reportedly very low, especially as this news follows closely on the heels of the Europa League final defeat.
Club sources maintain that the redundancy timeline has not changed. United had around 1,100 employees before the first round of cuts last year, which saw about 250 staff made redundant, saving the club between £8m and £10m.
Chief executive Omar Berrada had previously stated that a further 150 to 200 job losses were planned.
United’s defeat in Bilbao means they will miss out on European football next season for just the second time since 1990, leaving a £100m hole in the club’s finances.
Ratcliffe has introduced a series of cost-cutting measures since his investment in February 2024, including closing the staff canteen in favour of free fruit and reprising ambassadorial roles for club legends like Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ratcliffe and co-owner Avram Glazer attended the final in Bilbao, with Ferguson pictured alongside them.
Sources told BBC Sport that cars were driven to Spain for use by Ratcliffe and senior officials during their stay. Despite the defeat, the club went ahead with a planned barbecue for the first-team squad and families at Carrington.
These latest cuts come amid a bleak financial outlook, with United losing over £370m in the past five years. The club’s 2024 accounts also show £313m owed in outstanding transfer payments to other clubs.
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