The only two Man Utd players who liked Sir Jim Ratcliffe Man Utd takeover update on Instagram

Two Manchester United players have made their feelings about Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority takeover clear by liking the club's post on Instagram.

On Tuesday, United confirmed INEOS founder Ratcliffe's deal to purchase 27.7 per cent of the club.

The 71-year-old, a boyhood Red Devils supporter, will assume control of all footballing operations at Old Trafford.

Ratcliffe said: "To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility.

"This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football, with world-class facilities for our fans.

"Work to achieve those objectives will accelerate from today.”

United have already hired Omar Berrarda from Manchester City as CEO and hope to make Dan Ashworth their sporting director.

It promises to be a new era at United following 19 years of mismanagement under the Glazer family.

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While Ratcliffe will have to do much more to win supporters over fully, he's already got the backing of two key United stars.

Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez are among the 336,825 to have liked a post confirming Ratcliffe's involvement with the club.

Fernandes is club captain and Martinez is already a cult hero among the United faithful.

United are currently sixth in the Premier League, five points outside the top four.

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Executive Co-Chairman Joel Glazer said: "I would like to welcome Sir Jim as co-owner and look forward to working closely with him and INEOS Sport to deliver a bright future for Manchester United."

The deal is worth around £1.03 billion and Ratcliffe will invest a further £100 million by December 24, 2024.

It's believed the extra funds are intended to enable future investment in infrastructure at Old Trafford.

United return to action against Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

Topics: Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Premier League, Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez

Daniel Marland

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