"We did say it would take between four and five years for construction. People read that as we might have the stadium ready for 2030. But it does take one or two years to get ready for construction; to get the land assembled, to get the funds in place and to get the planning permission."
"Our plan is to be able to host other international sporting events and entertainment events. Andy Burnham, the mayor, said his ambition would be for us to host the final for the Women's World Cup in 2035, so if we could pull that off, that would be incredible."
Manchester United plans to construct a new 100,000-seater stadium near Old Trafford, targeting completion by 2035 for the Women's World Cup final. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe initially suggested a five-year construction timeline, but challenges such as land acquisition and planning permissions have delayed the start. Chief Executive Collette Roche emphasized that preparation for construction takes one to two years. The club is currently working on assembling land and securing funding, with aspirations to host international sporting and entertainment events.
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