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Lanco may take over as Manchester United CEO, Arnold

5:49am, 14 June 2025Football

"Brazzard leadership team may face challenges"

Manchester United recently reported changes in CEOs, and according to The Athletic UK correspondent Adam Crafton, former Juventus CEO Jean Claude Blanco may become one of the long-term successors. Blanco left his senior position at Paris Saint-Germain last year and is now in charge of Inex's sports business. This eye-catching personnel trend indicates that Manchester United is ushering in major changes. Arnold, who has played for Manchester United for a long time, has been promoted to CEO since Woodward stepped down as executive vice chairman. However, he recently attracted public attention for his statements about Greenwood's return. Although Arnold finally decided to object to Greenwood's return, the club did not make the decision in early August until he communicated with the club's leadership team. The decision was strongly opposed by politicians, charities and fans, and eventually led to leaving Manchester United.

As Manchester United's Class A shareholder, Arnold plays an important role in the club's business growth and tries to strengthen communication with fans. However, before Arnold, 52, Ratcliffe made a offer that was only favorable to Class B shareholders and triggered a discord within the board. Sir Bryceford's joining will play a key role in this context, and he and Ratcliffe are still considering the position of athletic director.

The replacement for Manchester United's CEO position will have a significant impact on the club's future. Blanco's joining will inject new management philosophy and operational methods into Manchester United, while Arnold's leadership team will face an important test. Regardless of the final result, this personnel change by Manchester United will undoubtedly attract widespread attention and discussion. Fans look forward to the great club maintaining its brilliant traditions and ushering in a more brilliant future under new leadership.

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