Manchester United confident stadium plans will proceed after Burnham exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:24 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Manchester United has expressed confidence that their new stadium plans will remain unaffected by the departure of Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor. Burnham played a key role in the multi-billion-pound regeneration plan for the area around Old Trafford. The project, estimated to exceed £2 billion, is under the jurisdiction of a Mayoral Development Corporation led by Lord Sebastian Coe, making it legally binding. United hopes to finalize negotiations with Freightliner this summer, as securing the necessary land is critical to advancing the project. The club intends to continue playing at Old Trafford until the new facility is completed.
- •Andy Burnham's departure will not impact United's stadium development plans.
- •The new stadium is part of a multi-billion-pound masterplan.
- •A deal with Freightliner for land is crucial for project progress.
- •The club aims to finalize land negotiations this summer.
- •United plans to remain at Old Trafford during construction.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Man United’s stance on Old Trafford project after Andy Burnham’s mayoral exit
- 8:24 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd feel Burnham exit won't impact stadium plans
"Manchester United expect their new stadium plans to be unaffected by Andy Burnham's departure as Greater Manchester mayor. Burnham has been heavily involved in the plans for a new ground close to the current Old Trafford site, which is intended to be the centre piece of a 'multi-billion-pound masterplan' to regenerate the entire area. United feel no matter who the new Mayor is, or which party they come from, their work on a stadium that is likely to cost in excess of £2bn, can continue.
"Manchester United’s position on their multibillion-pound Old Trafford regeneration project has emerged following Andy Burnham’s departure as Greater Manchester mayor.UncertaintyLast week, The Time...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:40 PMMan United’s stance on Old Trafford project after Andy Burnham’s mayoral exit
Manchester United’s position on their multibillion-pound Old Trafford regeneration project has emerged following Andy Burnham’s departure as Greater Manchester mayor.UncertaintyLast week, The Time...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:24 AMMan Utd feel Burnham exit won't impact stadium plans
Manchester United expect their new stadium plans to be unaffected by Andy Burnham's departure as Greater Manchester mayor. Burnham has been heavily involved in the plans for a new ground close to the current Old Trafford site, which is intended to be the centre piece of a 'multi-billion-pound masterplan' to regenerate the entire area. United feel no matter who the new Mayor is, or which party they come from, their work on a stadium that is likely to cost in excess of £2bn, can continue.
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