In its bid to regain its elite playing status and restore stability, Premier League giant, Manchester United has appointed a new chief executive.
Richard Arnold, who has been group managing director has been promoted to the top leadership role and will now replace Ed Woodward as the CEO of the club.
Arnold assumes the responsibilities of Ed Woodward, who leaves on Feb. 1 having initially announced his departure last April amid the furor over United’s attempt to join the short-lived, ill-fated European Super League with five other English clubs.
In a statement, co-chairman Joel Glazer said “We are now looking forward to Richard and his leadership team opening a new phase in the club’s evolution, adding that this comes “with ambitious plans for investment in Old Trafford, the strengthening of our engagement with fans, and continued drive towards our most important objective – winning on the pitch.”
It is important to note that Woodward had served as executive vice chairman since 2013 – the year United’s decline began with the retirement of Alex Ferguson as manager after 26 years and the Premier League trophy being won for a 13th and final time by the Scot.
Since Ferguson’s departure, the record 20-time English champions haven’t won the league. Also, the club hasn’t won any trophy since Jose Mourinho delivered the Europa League title in 2017. His successor, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, was fired in December with the German coach Ralf Rangnick installed as interim manager until the end of the season.
