Omar Berrada Makes Switch from Manchester City to Manchester United

Omar Berrada has been officially appointed as the new chief executive of Manchester United, confirming his departure from Manchester City where he previously held the position of chief football operations officer at City Football Group. Berrada’s resignation from his role at City Football Group was announced shortly before United announced his hiring.

In a formal statement, Manchester United expressed its satisfaction in announcing the appointment of Omar Berrada as the club’s new CEO. The club emphasized its commitment to recentering football and on-field performance as top priorities. The appointment of Omar Berrada is viewed as the initial stride in this direction.

Described as one of the most seasoned football executives in European football, Omar brings a wealth of experience in both football and commercial aspects. His successful leadership track record and a fervent dedication to driving positive change within the club were highlighted.

The club has articulated its clear ambition to reclaim its status as a title-winning team, and the addition of Omar to the leadership team is seen as a significant step towards achieving this objective. Manchester United looks forward to working with Omar, aiming to see the red flag once again flying high at the pinnacle of English, European, and global football. Details regarding Omar’s official start date will be provided in due course.

Since November, Manchester United has been without a CEO following Richard Arnold’s announcement of stepping down, coinciding with Ratcliffe and INEOS progressing towards acquiring a 25% stake in the club. During this interim period, the role has been temporarily filled by General Counsel Stewart.

The appointment of Omar Berrada marks the inaugural significant move under the INEOS era at Old Trafford. The Premier League is expected to officially ratify Ratcliffe’s deal to become a minority shareholder in February.