After leaving Manchester City, Omar Berrada has been appointed as the new CEO of Manchester United.

Manchester United have made a significant appointment in their executive team, as Omar Berrada has been named the club’s new chief executive. Berrada joins United after leaving his previous role at Manchester City, the reigning Premier League and Champions League holders.

Berrada initially made a name for himself at City as the club’s commercial director, before progressing to the positions of chief operating officer and chief football operations officer. His experience and success at United’s fierce rivals make his appointment all the more intriguing.

This move comes after United’s previous chief executive, Richard Arnold, stepped down from his role in November. This decision coincided with Ineos, a multinational chemical company, acquiring a 25% stake in the club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the founder of Ineos, sought to exert his influence on the football operations at Old Trafford.

In the interim, Patrick Stewart, the head of legal at Manchester United, took on the role of chief executive. However, it was widely expected that one of Ineos’ representatives on the United club board, Jean Claude Blanc, would assume the position permanently. Surprisingly, the club opted for Berrada instead.

Manchester City confirmed Berrada’s departure, expressing their understanding of his desire for a new challenge. They thanked him for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors. City also emphasized their commitment to prioritizing football and on-pitch performance moving forward, with Berrada’s appointment being the first step in this direction.

While there have been occasional player transfers between City and United at the youth level, high-profile moves between the two clubs have been rare. One notable exception was Carlos Tevez’s controversial switch to City after his time at Old Trafford.

Berrada is set to begin his role at Manchester United in the summer, and fans will be eager to see how his experience and expertise will shape the club’s future.