Manchester United are preparing for a major reset both on and off the pitch – and the revolution isn’t just about transfers.
With new boss Ruben Amorim at the helm, a renewed focus has been placed on reshaping the club’s identity, not just tactically, but culturally too.
The team have been working out of the academy facility for the past year, a temporary switch during extensive redevelopment works at Carrington.
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Amorim, known for his attention to environment and detail, is said to have welcomed the long-overdue changes as the club aims to modernise its infrastructure in line with Premier League rivals.
As part of INEOS’ new era, United’s off-field operations are also being consolidated – with some senior non-football staff from Old Trafford set to be based at the revamped training ground.
It’s part of a broader vision that aims to bring departments closer together, remove silos, and foster a high-performance culture from the inside out.
Now, the full extent of that transformation is becoming clear — and it includes a feature no other Premier League club currently boasts.
United’s brand new £50million first-team facility is finally nearing completion, and it’s set to be unveiled next month when the squad return from their US pre-season tour, as per The Times.
Designed by Foster + Partners — the same architectural firm behind the proposed 100,000-seat new stadium — the upgraded Carrington HQ will include cutting-edge recovery and training equipment, cryogenic chambers, and a redesigned indoor flow system to mirror elite NFL standards.
But what’s turning heads is a rather unexpected new perk: a bespoke barbershop built into the player recreation zone upstairs.
United are believed to be the first club in the country with a dedicated in-house barbershop, complete with chairs and professional gear.
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Whether the club hire an official stylist or players bring their own remains to be seen.
Cristiano Ronaldo had famously called out the old Carrington pool for being the same one from his 2003 debut season — that too has now been overhauled.
Even windowless corridors have been brightened, and a new open-plan layout replaces the previously cluttered second-floor office structure.
Ruben Amorim and his squad will return on 4 August to a sleek, modern facility that reflects a club desperate to move into a new era.
After a miserable 15th-place finish last season, INEOS are banking on world-class facilities to give players the edge they need.
United take on Fiorentina at Old Trafford on 9 August before opening their Premier League season at home to Arsenal on 17 August — and they’ll do so with a fresh cut and a fresh start.
