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 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,

David Beckham has hailed Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s passion for the club and believes he can help transform their fortunes. After a disappointing start to the campaign, pressure continues to mount on manager Erik ten Hag amid ongoing vast changes at the Old Trafford club.

After 38 years, Sir Alex Ferguson will soon no longer be a paid employee of Manchester United. His role as the club’s global ambassador has apparently been curtailed. When the pair met last week, he was told by Sir Jim Ratcliffe – the part-owner responsible for the club’s day-to-day football operation – that while always welcome in the directors’ box at matches in future,

David Beckham is hopeful Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United's fortunes around. Ratcliffe's Ineos took charge of the club's football operations from the Glazer family in February but United have had an underwhelming start to the new campaign as they look to build on last year's FA Cup success.

David Beckham has backed Sir Jim Ratcliffe to make a difference at Man Utd and explained what he thinks his biggest attribute at the club is.

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

David Beckham says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is giving Manchester United "a fresh perspective" and implementing much-needed changes at the club. "I really like Jim," Beckham said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast,

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David Beckham is hopeful that minority owner Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United's fortunes around but says it will take time to return to the "good old days".