By Adegboyega Adeleye
Manchester United have confirmed the proposed location of their new 100,000-seater stadium, marking another major step in the club’s ambitious plan to build what is expected to become the largest football stadium in the United Kingdom.
The club announced in an official statement on Thursday that the new stadium will be built about 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford, placing it at the heart of a new Stadium District within the wider Trafford Wharfside regeneration project.
The announcement follows United’s confirmation a few weeks ago that they had secured most of the land required for the project, paving the way for the next phase of development.
According to the club, the new ground will serve as the flagship of an extensive masterplan aimed at transforming the Trafford Wharfside area into a year-round destination for sport, entertainment and community activities.
