Zidane confirms interest in Manchester following 'increased investment' for 'number of projects'

It’s been confirmed that Zidane has an interest in Manchester following ‘increased investment’ leading to a ‘number of projects’.

But while Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s future is questioned by some fans, it’s not the Zidane many would think of. Instead of the French footballer who enjoyed a glittering career, being lined up to take over at Old Trafford, it’s developers Zidane Projects which is keen to get involved in the city.

The company hopes to build a six-storey apartment block on Spear Street, just off Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter. The modest building will house just five two-bedroom apartments, if given planning permission.

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It’s interested in doing so as ‘the context of Spear Street is changing’ due to ‘increased investment into the area has seen a number of projects developing on the street, including the Grade A office development’, according to a statement in the planning application.

The statement, written on Zidane’s behalf by architects MSA, adds: “Following the decline of the Northern Quarter as a retail area, many properties on Spear Street fell into disrepair and were eventually demolished.

“Vacant plots have impacted negatively on the streetscape and the conservation area as a whole, including the empty site at 47 Spear street following the demolition of the building. The proposed development has been designed with the view of being sympathetic to the surrounding building context and in line with the conservation groups comments.”

No car parking will be available at the development, documents add, and there is also no mention of bicycle parking. Each flat will have the floor to itself,