Avram Glazer launches staunch defence of Man Utd ownership in rare interview: ‘We’ve always spent money’

Avram Glazer fully accepted that Manchester United had endured a frustrating season but defended his family’s ownership of the club by insisting: “We’ve always spent the money.”

The Glazers’ leveraged takeover of the club 17 years ago was controversial at the time and they remain unpopular among Old Trafford supporters, with unrest growing following yet another forgettable Premier League campaign.

Protests have already taken place against the Glazers in recent months. And their sixth-placed Premier League finish will not have helped matters.

Indeed, their haul of just 58 points represents their lowest tally in the Premier League era.

In a rare, albeit truncated, interview with Sky Sports, co-chairman Glazer said: “It is a disappointing season.

“It’s a disappointing season for everyone and we’re going to work hard to make next season a better season.”

When pressed on whether United will invest this summer after the arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag, Glazer added: “We’ve always spent the money necessary to buy new players.”

Glazer seemed initially reluctant to speak on camera. However, he did briefly chat while on the move during his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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