'Fans will like his stated ambitions' - US media react to Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United

Manchester United can look forward to a change in direction after investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe was finally rubber-stamped on Christmas Eve.

The 71-year-old will get down to business at Old Trafford imminently and will have a major say in the footballing operations. Further appointments will follow in that regard after the INEOS founder got his 25 per cent purchase, thought to be worth around £1.25billion, over the line.

The news that broke on Christmas Eve was not restricted to these shores as publications from far and wide provided readers with the news. Here, we take a look at how various outlets from the United States reported on the minority takeover.

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New York Post via Associated Press wrote: More than a year after it was put up for sale, Manchester United said Sunday that British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a minority stake in the storied Premier League club.

Ratcliffe, who owns petrochemicals giant INEOS and is one of Britain's richest people, has bought a stake of "up to 25 per cent" of the 20-time league champions and will invest $300million in its Old Trafford stadium. As part of that deal, United said Ratcliffe would take responsibility for the club's soccer operations.

Ratcliffe, who was born in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, had originally bid to buy American owners, the Glazers', majority share of around 69 per cent."

Robert Ilich from CNN wrote: Manchester United announced on Sunday that British petrochemical billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 25 per cent stake in the famed English Premier League soccer club.

The sale was confirmed by United and