Man United blasted for charging fans ‘outrageous’ fee for pictures with the Carabao Cup

Manchester United have been slammed after charging fans an ‘outrageous’ fee for pictures with the Carabao Cup.

During Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge, United ended their six-year-long trophy drought as they managed to record a 2-0 win against Newcastle United at Wembley.

Thanks to goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford, United came out victorious in the Carabao Cup final.

If United fans wanted to take a picture next to the trophy, they would have to pay an extra fee on top of the cost of the stadium tour. The tour itself is priced at £36.

According to The Sun, to take four pictures with the Carabao Cup will cost an extra £35, whilst it’s £25 for two pictures and £15 for one.

In comparison, United’s fierce rivals Manchester City charge between £25 and £28 for their stadium tours and fans are able to take pictures with the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies at no extra cost.

If fans wanted to take a picture with a green screen to add CGI displays of players, this will cost £10.

On United’s charges, consumer champion Martyn James said: “These charges for simply having your photo taken next to a trophy are outrageous.

“Supporting your team is becoming the equivalent of throwing a bunch of tenners in the air.”

Whilst Marc Gander of the Consumer Action Group added: “Obviously City realise that their fans are part of the team. United seem to have forgotten that.”

SPORTbible has contacted Manchester United for comment.

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After a largely successful 22/23 season, United are working hard during the summer transfer window in a bid to improve their squad for the upcoming campaign.

So far, the Old Trafford club have completed the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea.

In recent weeks, United have reportedly been locked in talks with Serie A giants Inter Milan over the transfer of goalkeeper Andre Onana.

United are on the hunt for a new number one after the departure of David de Gea, who confirmed his exit after a 12-year stay earlier in the month.