Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, emphasized on BBC Breakfast the significance of Manchester United's proposed new stadium at Old Trafford. He highlighted the potential for the city to become a global football hub, particularly if public funding supports regeneration. The project aims to create 5000 homes and enhance local transport links, drawing parallels with Manchester City's developments at the Etihad Stadium. Burnham advocates for public investment to ensure maximum community benefits while revitalizing the Trafford area.
"People need not worry about that. But if you look at new stadium development, there is a justification sometimes to have public money [to help] enable the works that would bring wider benefits to homes and jobs."
"This without a shadow of a doubt would be the global capital of football. It’s crucial that we look for inspiration from the investments made in the Etihad Stadium."
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