Wayne Rooney is latest Man Utd legend to be snubbed in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting

Sir Alex Ferguson was recently informed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is a co-owner of Manchester United, that his ambassadorial contract, which is worth two million pounds a year, would not be renewed beyond the current season.

Wayne Rooney, a former captain of Manchester United, has become the latest club star to be overlooked as a result of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal cost-cutting measures.

Rooney, who is now 39 years old, had a successful 13-year run with the Red Devils, during which he won everything there is to win at the club level. Rooney, who is currently the manager of Plymouth Argyle, a team that competes in the Championship, was rumoured to be a potential official United ambassador.

According to the Daily Star, Ratcliffe, who earlier this year purchased a 27.7 percent share in the club for a total of £1.3 billion, has decided against accepting the bid. The decision was made when the iconic former manager Sir Alex Ferguson was informed in a face-to-face meeting with Ratcliffe that his ambassadorial contract, which was worth two million pounds per year, would not be renewed beyond the current season.

It is also stated that Ratcliffe, the chairman of the petrochemicals conglomerate INEOS, has no intention of offering Rooney such a position. This is due to the fact that he has completely rejected the concept of appointing additional former players to roles at Old Trafford. Since his arrival, Ratcliffe has implemented a number of controversial cost-cutting measures in a variety of departments at the club.

With 253 goals scored in 559 matches, the former England captain continues to hold the record for most goals scored by Manchester United. Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown, who were Rooney’s former teammates, are currently serving as ambassadors for Manchester United. They are joined in this capacity by luminaries like as Bryan Robson, Peter Schmeichel, Denis Irwin, and Andy Cole. The player, who was 39 years old at the time, left Old Trafford in 2017 to re-sign with Everton, his childhood club.

Rooney took a managerial position when he retired in the year 2021. Since then, he has assumed the role of manager at Derby County and DC United, two of his previous teams, and is currently in charge of Plymouth.

During the month of September, Rooney made his way back to Old Trafford in order to take part in a charity match versus Celtic. After scoring a free kick during the 1-1 tie, the England international player, who has played for his country 120 times, stated, “It was a special experience to be back at Old Trafford for the legends game, and it is all for such a worthy cause.” Again, it was a pleasure to play at this venue.

It is possible that Ratcliffe’s action may result in more criticism, since he has already been subjected to criticism after firing Ferguson. On his Instagram account, Eric Cantona, a great of Manchester United, expressed his opinion by saying, “Sir Alex Ferguson ought to be able to do anything he wants at the club until the day he dies.” What a shocking lack of respect. What a scandalous situation it is. Without a doubt, Sir Alex Ferguson will always be my employer! In addition to that, I put all of them in a large bag of s***!

Graeme Souness, a former manager and captain of Liverpool, was another individual who voiced their disapproval of the decision. He stated to the Daily Mail, “Just another casualty of the INEOS cost-cutting measures.” What a shameful affair. In what part of the world is the respect? I have no choice but to point out that these proprietors have brought shame upon themselves.

Although the amount of money he was receiving could have been substantial, the question remains whether or not his function is truly one that the bean counters ought to be considering in order to reduce their expenses. Although the amount of money he was receiving could have been substantial, the question remains whether or not his function is truly one that the bean counters ought to be considering in order to reduce their expenses.

“United is a cash cow that generates enormous sums of money, even when they are in the doldrums as they are right now. They are profitable.” The most recent yearly revenue that they recorded was £661.8 million. The annual savings of two million pounds that they are achieving by doing away with Fergie are a drop in the ocean.

“For me, this decision is proof that the people now running the club simply don’t understand how football works, how Manchester United work and how supporters view that institution.”