Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed the “first person” he met alongside Sir Dave Brailsford after the Ineos chief confirmed his minority stake purchase in Manchester United. Manchester United confirmed on Christmas Eve in 2023 that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who was a boyhood Red Devils supporter, would complete a partial takeover of the club. Following the initial announcement – after months of speculation – the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League approved Ratcliffe’s deal in February. Ratcliffe’s offer was believed to be worth around £1.03bn ($1.3bn), with the intention to buy a 25 per cent …
