Manchester United have begun informing staff at their Carrington training ground of job losses as part of a second wave of redundancies since Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a minority stake in the club last year.
Sources within the club say the redundancy process—expected to affect up to 200 employees—has been quietly ongoing for several weeks, with many staff already aware of their future.
However, BBC Sport reports that some employees connected to the first team were only notified on Friday, to avoid disrupting preparations for Wednesday’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
Departments expected to be hit hardest include sports science, medical, and scouting, with specific roles being eliminated and affected staff now receiving formal notice.
Those in limbo were reportedly told earlier that decisions regarding their positions would come after the final.
The club had approximately 1,100 employees before an initial round of layoffs last year that saw around 250 jobs cut, saving an estimated £8–£10 million.
This second round of cuts—outlined by CEO Omar Berrada earlier in the year—is expected to impact between 150 and 200 more staff.
The timing of the layoffs has further dampened morale, already low following United’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham in Bilbao, which left the club without European football next season for only the second time since 1990.
That absence is expected to cost United around £100 million in lost revenue.
Since Ratcliffe’s investment in February 2024, cost-cutting has been a clear priority.
High-profile changes include the removal of club ambassador roles, such as that held by Sir Alex Ferguson, and the closure of a staff canteen, replaced by free fruit offerings.
Despite the financial strain—United have lost more than £370 million over the past five years and owe £313 million in unpaid transfer fees—the club went ahead with plans for a barbecue at Carrington for first-team players and their families after the defeat in Spain.
Both Ratcliffe and co-owner Avram Glazer were in attendance at the final, along with Ferguson, who was seen seated beside them.
Sources also revealed that multiple vehicles were transported to Bilbao for use by Ratcliffe and other senior officials during their visit.
