Man Utd appoint group who designed Wembley Stadium and incredible World Cup arena to develop Old Trafford masterplan [Video]

MANCHESTER UNITED have appointed a world-renowned architecture group to design a new stadium for the Old Trafford area.

Foster + Partners will be tasked with developing a “masterplan” for the club-owned land.

Man Utd have appointed a global architecture group to design a ‘masterplan’ for Old TraffordCredit: Rex

United want to build a ‘world-class football destination and home’Credit: Getty

Officials want to build a “world-class football destination and home” for Man Utd fans.

They also wish to incorporate a wider plan comprising mixed-use developments that will benefit the local community, attract new residents, increase job provision, and make it a vibrant destination for visitors both from the UK and across the world.

United have promised to remain engaged with fans, community members, local authorities and the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force throughout the process.

The design of the actual stadium, which will sit at the heart of the area, will be completed when wider …