Diogo Dalot becomes first Man United player to react to Sir Jim Ratcliffe deal
Diogo Dalot has become the first Manchester United player to react to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 per cent acquisition of the club.
The British billionaire has agreed to buy a 25 per stake in Man United for around £1.03 billion.
His Ineos Group will take control of football operations and Ratcliffe will also provide £236 million for future investments into Old Trafford.
The Red Devils, who occupy eighth position in the Premier League table, play their first match since the 71-year-old's purchase this week.
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And ahead of their home fixture against Aston Villa, Dalot was asked about Ratcliffe's deal.
The Portuguese hopes the transaction brings 'energy' and 'positive feelings' at Man United.
On Amazon Prime via @UtdPlug, he said: "We all want the best for the club. Hopefully, this brings energy, positive feelings, and positive thoughts for everyone in the club."
On working with Ineos’ Sir Dave Brailsford, Erik ten Hag added: "Sir Dave Brailsford wants to work with us, we want to work with him. I am looking forward to it."
In an open letter to fans, Ratcliffe told fans: "I believe we can bring sporting success on the pitch to complement the undoubted commercial success that the club has enjoyed.
"It will require time and patience alongside rigour and the highest level of professional management.
"You are ambitious for Manchester United and so are we. There are no guarantees in sport, and change can inevitably take time but we are in it for the long term and together we want to help take Manchester United back to where the club belongs, at the very top of English, European and world football.
"I take that responsibility very seriously."
Ten Hag, meanwhile, will be looking for a reaction following last weekend's crushing 2-0 defeat to West Ham United.
They face Unai Emery's Villa, who dropped points at home to Sheffield United in their last outing.
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