Jim Ratcliffe has admitted that several Manchester United players are not good enough while others are overpaid, as the club faces a difficult rebuild under manager Ruben Amorim.
Ratcliffe, who took charge of football operations after acquiring a 25 percent stake in United, expressed frustration over expensive signings that have failed to deliver. He specifically mentioned Jadon Sancho, who cost £73 million and is now on loan at Chelsea with United still covering half his wages, and Antony, who was signed for £81.5 million and is currently on loan at Real Betis. He also referred to Casemiro, André Onana, and Rasmus Højlund as part of the club’s inherited problems. He acknowledged that restructuring the squad would take time and that changes were necessary.
Despite United sitting 14th in the Premier League, Ratcliffe defended Ruben Amorim, who has won only five of 17 league matches since replacing Erik ten Hag. He believes Amorim is doing a good job considering the squad he has to work with and expects him to remain in charge for a long time. He also praised Amorim’s strong approach to player discipline, backing his decision to freeze out Marcus Rashford before his loan move to Aston Villa. He emphasized that the manager wants a dressing room full of players completely committed to winning and will not tolerate anything less.
Ratcliffe revealed that Manchester United was in serious financial trouble and would have run out of money by the end of 2025 if no corrective actions were taken, even after his investment of $300 million. He ruled out selling young stars like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho to balance the books but admitted that cost-cutting measures, including job cuts, were necessary to make the club more efficient.
He acknowledged that the club is going through an uncomfortable and disruptive period but assured fans that his main objective is to return Manchester United to its former greatness. With the need for a squad overhaul, fans can expect more tough decisions as Ratcliffe and Amorim attempt to reshape the team.
