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.

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

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.

Manchester United target Zinedine Zidane continues to be linked with the top job at Old Trafford as a result of the club's struggles so far this season under Erik ten Hag

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

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has backed Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new Manchester United hierarchy to achieve success in years to come at Old Trafford.