Manchester United explain Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial plan to cut 250 jobs
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are making around 250 staff redundant because they believe 'significant transformation' was required to ensure 'long-term health and success'.
United have started to inform members of staff that they are at risk of redundancy and individual meetings were held with members of staff and departments on Tuesday.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plans to axe jobs have been controversial and around 250 people are set to be at risk, with United expected to accelerate the process in the coming weeks.
Ratcliffe's review of the club's operations found United had the highest employee count in the Premier League. The British billionaire has also looked to cut costs in other areas and scrapped most staff benefits when United made the FA Cup final at the end of May. ALSO READ: United give new contract to forward ahead of tour ALSO READ: United's stance on Mount after claims he could be sold United had previously given tickets for cup finals to their 1,100 staff members with travel to Wembley, along with pre-match food and hotel accommodation included.
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