Premier League: Omar Berrada (City Football Group) named CEO of Manchester United FC

Omar Berrada, currently chief football operations officer at City Football Group, is to become the new CEO of Manchester United FC (Premier League), announced the club on 20/01/2024. Patrick Stewart, interim CEO since the departure of Richard Arnold in November 2023, will retain his position pending the announcement of the exact date on which Omar Berrada will take up the post.

"As one of the most experienced football executives at the top of European football, Omar brings a wealth of football and commercial expertise, with a proven record of successful leadership and a passion to help lead change across the club. He is currently serving as chief football operations officer for City Football Group overseeing 11 clubs across five continents," said Manchester United about the man who was also chief operating officer of rivals Manchester City FC (Premier League) and head of sponsorship at FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports).

"The club is determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything we do. Omar's appointment represents the first step on this…