Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFans have protested against the Glazers on several occasions over the years (AFP/Getty)Members of the Glazer family are reportedly considering selling part or all of their remaining stake in Manchester United, more than two decades after acquiring the club. The news, reported by Bloomberg, caused the club's New York-listed shares to climb by seven per cent in extended trading. These deliberations follow the family's sale of a roughly 29 per cent stake to Sir Jim Ratcliffe over two years ago, which granted him control of the club's football operations. The Glazer family, who retain majority ownership, have long faced intense criticism from supporters regarding the club's debt, excessive player spending, and lack of infrastructure investment. Recent cost-cutting measures introduced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, including job cuts and ticket price increases, have also drawn fan scrutiny, leading to protests against the club's ownership. In fullGlazer family members ‘debating’ whether to sell Manchester United stakeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Glazers ‘considering Man United sale’ after fan protests against US owners
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFans have protested against the Glazers on several occasions over the years (AFP/Getty)Members of the Glazer family are reportedly considering selling part or all of their remaining stake in Manchester United, more than two decades after acquiring the club. The news, reported by Bloomberg, caused the club's New York-listed shares to climb by seven per cent in extended trading. These deliberations follow the family's sale of a roughly 29 per cent stake to Sir Jim Ratcliffe over two years ago, which granted him control of the club's football operations. The Glazer family, who retain majority ownership, have long faced intense criticism from supporters regarding the club's debt, excessive player spending, and lack of infrastructure investment. Recent cost-cutting measures introduced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, including job cuts and ticket price increases, have also drawn fan scrutiny, leading to protests against the club's ownership. In fullGlazer family members ‘debating’ whether to sell Manchester United stakeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
