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Manchester United have completed the £50million redevelopment of their Carrington training complex, three years after Cristiano Ronaldo criticised the club's facilities. The revamp, which was led by architects Foster + Partners, began last summer and took a year to complete. It was paid for by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as part of the $300m [£223m] capital injection he provided when he bought a 25 per cent stake in United in February 2024. And the Red Devils squad have now moved into the remodelled training centre after returning from their pre-season tour of the United States. An opening ceremony was held, with Ratcliffe cutting the ribbon to the facility, as Ruben Amorim’s squad watched. He also unveiled a plaque to the late Kath Phipps, the much-loved receptionist who worked at the club from 1968 until her death last year. United had spent the last year training in a newly-built £10m centre reserved for the women's and academy teams, which was opened in 2024. In a statement, the club said that the redevelopment of Carrington was finished on time and within budget. It now boasts new and improved equipment and technology, with a focus on fitness, nutrition, recovery and team unity. Players and staff had input into the design of the new Carrington, which prioritises functionality, openness, and connectivity. United also shared a number of pictures of the refurbished training complex, revealing a top-class canteen and a new swimming pool. It is hoped that the improvements will persuade players to stay at Carrington longer after training sessions. A number of performance-based upgrades have also been introduced, including a flow system at ground level. This is to allow players to visit the changing rooms, gym,  pool, medical and massage areas in the right order before they head out to the pitches for training. State-of-the-art cryogenic chambers have also been installed, with gym facilities upgraded. These are certainly changes Cristiano Ronaldo would have welcomed during his second spell at Old Trafford between 2021 and 2022. The football icon was scathing in his criticism of the facilities at Carrington after his dramatic United exit in 2022. Ronaldo claimed the facilities 'stopped in a time' between his first spell at the club between 2003 and 2009, and his second stint just four years ago. He said: "Nothing changed, surprisingly. "Not only the pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym. " The development has also seen offices moved onto the second floor, which are now open-plan to improve collaboration between departments. Both Ratcliffe, and chief executive Omar Berrada shared their thoughts after the multi-million pound upgrade was completed. Ratcliffe told the club: “Following a review of the facility last year, we made a quick decision to invest significantly in the creation of a world-class performance environment for staff and players to reflect our ambition and vision for Manchester United. "We are delighted with the outcome and are confident the new facility will play an important role in building a winning culture at the club. ” Berrada added: "This project represents a clear step towards unifying every part of the club around a shared footballing vision. "By bringing our staff and players closer together in one integrated environment, we are creating a culture of collaboration and high-performance. " © 2025 talk SPORT Limited

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