Manchester United officially reopened their Carrington training complex earlier this year, in what was a significant milestone for INEOS since they took over football operations at the club in February 2024.
The decision to revamp Carrington was one of the first major decisions made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe when he became co-owner last year, with the INEOS chief believing that the previous version of Carrington did not meet the required standard.
The renovation work cost the club £50m, but the club believe it will turn out to be a worthwhile investment as it will provide the players with a better environment to work throughout the week.
Man Utd new training ground: Key details of the renovation
The project was largely overseen by Sir Dave Brailsford, who has built a career on providing elite athletes with the best facilities in class. Assisting Brailsford were the architects Foster + Partners, who have also designed Manchester United's new 100,000-seater stadium.
The new training facility features state-of-the-art equipment, and the main complex has been split into two halves. On the ground level, a ‘flow system' has been built. This is where players can visit the changing rooms, gym, pool and massage area in the correct order before heading out onto the pitches.
On the upper level, a new recreational area has been created for the players. One unique aspect of this area is that a space has been created for an in-house barber.
The gym facilities have also been upgraded, while cryogenic chambers have been installed.
🚨 | A DETAILED breakdown of the new Carrington training complex which will be unveiled in August:
– The building contains the latest equipment designed to enhance performance.
– There will be dedicated barber rooms at the training headquarters.
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FGG: A positive move done in a swift manner
Cristiano Ronaldo famously said that the facilities at Carrington hadn't changed a bit in the gap between his two spells at Manchester United. Considering that the gap was 13 years, the training facilities had clearly been left to become outdated by the Glazer Family.
The swift manner in which the upgrades were implemented should be commended, and United fans will be hoping that the changes can bring about a positive impact within the first-team squad moving forward.