Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has spoken out in defence of new club owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Beckham himself played 394 times for the club, scoring 85 goals, and won numerous trophies before departing in 2003 to Real Madrid.

David Beckham has backed the new Manchester United ownership group led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring the "good old days" back to the club. Ratcliffe's INEOS purchased a 25% stake of Man Utd during the 2023 Christmas period,

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos will successfully turn around Man Utd – Ben Ainslie - Ainslie’s partnership with Ratcliffe has led a Great Britain team to the America’s Cup for the first time in 60 years.

David Beckham has backed minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring necessary change to Manchester United, but admitted it could take time for the club to return to the top.

David Beckham has made his feelings known on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's start to life at Manchester United. The 71-year-old billionaire bought a minority stake in his boyhood club earlier this year and has taken over sporting control at Old Trafford.

David Beckham has explained why he “likes” Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United, labelling the INEOS chief one of the best and biggest businessmen.

David Beckham is optimistic that Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement can help transform Manchester United’s future for the better.