With Ratcliffe at the helm of Manchester United, the club has seen a massive wave of renewal. Recently, Ratcliffe has been making a lot of moves and throwing olive branches to other clubs' executives. According to the latest news, Hampton's director Weezies is leaving the club, and he will officially join Manchester United as technical director. However, the Sun revealed that this move by Manchester United has triggered the dissatisfaction of many players, who think that this kind of poaching strategy of Manchester United is too arrogant.
In January, Manchester United successfully poached Belada from arch-rival Manchester City, who is currently in a "frozen period" and is expected to become the club's new CEO in the future; in February, Newcastle's director, Ace Woof, resigned due to his arrest, and was subsequently suspended from the team, entering a "frozen period" that could last up to two years! "In February, Newcastle director Ace Woof resigned after being arrested. The director of Southampton, Mr. Weitzes, is also rumored to be joining Manchester United, but he will also face a one-year "freezing period" unless Manchester United is willing to compensate him for a year's salary.
According to The Sun UK, Manchester United's tapping up has caused widespread concern throughout the soccer world. Both Newcastle and Southampton have said that United have privately contacted their key players, which has sparked strong dissatisfaction. While Premier League rules require players and coaching staff to obtain the consent of the opposing club when poaching, there are no clear restrictions on management poaching.
