Official: Man United make exciting announcement with new stadium at the heart of it

Manchester United have thrown their weight behind Trafford Council’s ambitious bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, positioning the revamped Old Trafford as the centrepiece of the UK’s overall proposal to stage the showpiece tournament. United to build new stadium In March this year, United confirmed plans to leave Old Trafford and move to a new state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium. The stadium, which will be the largest in the UK, is set to be constructed on land adjacent to Old Trafford. Award-winning architect Lord Norman Foster is leading the project. United released designs of the stadium, which Sir Jim Ratcliffe has repeatedly branded ‘the Wembley of the North.’ It has been stated that the stadium will take five years to build and United have now confirmed their commitment to having the new stadium ready in time to host matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup. The English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh football associations formally submitted their joint bid to FIFA for the 2035 World Cup on Friday, although they were already all but guaranteed to host the tournament as the sole applicants. United’s new stadium has been included as part of the shortlist for 2035 Women’s World Cup venues. United statement United’s chief operating officer, Collette Roche, said, “We are proud to be part of the rich sporting and cultural fabric of Trafford, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035 is a brilliant opportunity for us to showcase our home to the rest of the world.” “Our ambition is to build a new 100,000-seater stadium fit to host the biggest international football games.” “This will be part of a wider regeneration of the area around Old Trafford, with far-reaching benefits for the local community, Greater Manchester and surrounding region.” “We also want to be a leader in the growth of women’s football, in our own neighbourhood and around the world.” “All these objectives come together in Trafford’s bid to be a host city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035, and we are looking forward to working with our partners in making this incredibly exciting vision a reality.” Featured image Christopher Furlong via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!