Richard Arnold is "expected to leave his role" as Manchester United CEO "in the event Sir Jim Ratcliffe succeeds in his bid for a minority stake" in the club. Arnold has held the position since February 2022, but with the club’s board set to vote on selling a 25% share in the club to Ratcliffe, "Arnold’s future has been discussed." Ratcliffe wants sporting control for his proposed investment, and "part of his plan is to shake up the club structure." While "not technically a football decision," Arnold "understands his departure would be likely in that scenario." The exact timeline for his exit should a deal go through "remains unclear," though. Given the "complexities of Ratcliffe’s bid," the process "could yet take several weeks and in that period Arnold will continue to lead the club" (THE ATHLETIC, 10/26).
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