Man Utd fans say ‘Christmas has come early’ as Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes 25 per cent takeover of club for £1.3bn

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are rejoicing at the news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of shares in the club.

Britain’s richest man finally got his hands on a 25 per cent stake in the Red Devils.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finally acquired a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United[/caption]

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Fans regularly protest at the Glazer family owning the club[/caption]

Ratcliffe is expected to make sweeping changes at the club on several levels.

The Old Trafford faithful have been relishing his restructuring ever since it was first announced.

And they took to X to voice their joy at the billionaire finally becoming a major shareholder.

One Man Utd fan said: “A new era, let’s hope the future brings better days!”

Another said: “We are winning Treble next season!”

And another chimed in: “Christmas has come early! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!”

One remarked: “Finally! We move… I see a bright future now.”

Another joked: “This is the best statement of statements in history of statements.”

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Ratcliffe is set to inject close to £245million into a floundering United.

But club legend Gary Neville has his doubts, recently saying: “How does a minority stakeholder positively impact the club to achieve the above?

“Can a minority shareholder have any impact on the above.

“It leaves more questions than answers. 

‘My preference is and always will be now for a Glazer family full exit.

“They have overstayed their welcome in Manchester yet seem oblivious to this fact.”

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Gary Neville has been critical of the club’s ownership structure[/caption]