Sir Jim Ratcliffe: full exclusive interview

The Sports Desk by BBC

Feb 21, 202450:23Sports & Recreation

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down with BBC sports editor Dan Roan after completing his deal to buy a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United. The British billionaire's investment is worth about £1.25bn. He says it's a boyhood...

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