Manchester United: strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia for football development

"Manchester United and the General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia have today agreed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will see the 20-time English League champions help the GSA develop its football industry, as part of its 2030 Vision," announced the English club on 19/10/2017.

Saudi Vision 2030 is a "plan to diversify the Saudi economy and to develop its public sectors, announced last year by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman," added Manchester United FC.

"This relationship is part of an exciting programme we are undertaking to transform sport in Saudi Arabia. Manchester United has a phenomenal reputation for delivery in these areas. We believe their knowledge and experience will be invaluable in making this project successful," said Turki Al-Shikh, chairman of the General Authority of Sports of Saudi Arabia, on 19/10/2017.

"Over five million passionate fans in the region" (R. Arnold, Manchester United, pn 19/10/2017 )

• "The club has a long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabia and has…