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Man Utd owners Glazer family exploring sale of club as fans say ‘it’s finally happening’
Man Utd owners Glazer family exploring sale of club as fans say 'it's finally happening',Manchester United fans have been sent into raptures as the Glazer family are reportedly exploring selling the club 17 years after they purchased the Red Devils

Man Utd owners Glazer family exploring sale of club as fans say ‘it’s finally happening’

Manchester United owners the Glazer family are exploring selling the club – and some Red Devils fans can barely contain their excitement.

The Glazer family are exploring financial options at Old Trafford, and that could include selling the club entirely. According to Sky News, investment bankers have been asked to advise on a full or partial sale, or strategic partnership with third parties.

Following the report, the Glazer's released a statement addressing the rumours. The Glazers purchased the Red Devils 17 years ago, but the pressure from the fans to sell has ramped up after United's involvement in the European Super League.

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Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer said: "The strength of Manchester United rests on the passion and loyalty of our global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers.

"As we seek to continue building on the Club’s history of success, the Board has authorised a thorough evaluation of strategic alternatives. We will evaluate all options to ensure that we best serve our fans and that Manchester United maximises the significant growth opportunities available to the Club today and in the future.

"Throughout this process we will remain fully focused on serving the best interests of our fans, shareholders, and various stakeholders."

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Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer released a statement
Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer released a statement (Image: Getty Images)

One United fan said: "It's finally happening, bring me a handsome rich Saudi prince and some oil money, we going back to the top!"

"It feels like Christmas already for Manchester United fans, Cristiano is free and finally our club is about to be free as well," a second added. While a third joked: "Do they know there's a World Cup on? Please can you refrain from releasing this info until I can celebrate it properly!"

And a fourth added: "Close to a decade of suffering as a Man Utd fan is making me very uncomfortable with the blessings after blessings we’re getting today!"

The Glazer family have owned Manchester United since 2005
The Glazer family purchased Man United in 2005 (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

United fans have ramped up their protest over the Glazer's in recent seasons – with yellow and green scarfs more and more visible.

On one occasion, following the announcement of the European Super League, United fans stormed Old Trafford in protest of their owners. As a result, the Premier League clash with Liverpool had to be postponed due to fans managing to make their way onto the pitch.

United fans have also staged walkouts at Old Trafford as well as mass protests before games.

Manchester United fans protest against the Glazer family, ahead of the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday April 28, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.
United fans have been vocal against the Glazer's ownership (Image: PA)

The news comes hours after United announced they had mutually agreed to part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.

Ronaldo slammed the Glazer's in the interview as he brutally dissected all of United's failings over the past decade.

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