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Wednesday briefing: Sir Jim Ratcliffe given Premier League approval for Manchester United 25 per cent stake

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14 February 2024 - 4:30 AM

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have received Premier League approval to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United after passing the league’s owners’ and directors’ test.

The Premier League confirmed in a statement yesterday that its board has approved the acquisition of the stake, as well as a further investment of $300 million in United.

The deal is now expected to be completed in the next few days as the English FA signs off a final

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