Manchester United are reportedly considering following a controversial model that would see fans charged £4,000 for the right to buy a season ticket.
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The Red Devils have unveiled plans for a spectacular new stadium that co-owner and INEOS chief Sir Jim Ractliffe wants to see become ‘Wembley of the North’. Said venue will cost upwards of £2 billion ($2.7bn) to construct.
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United are seeking government funding to help with the build, but are also looking to generate their own funds. One idea said to have been floated, as reported by the , involves charging fans a ‘Personal Seat Licence’ that gives them the chance to buy a 30-year season ticket at further considerable cost.
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That system is commonplace in American sport, with NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers – whose ownership group calls the shots at Leeds – charging up to £60,00 for a PSL. The LA Rams – who are run by Arsenal supremo Stan Kroenke – reportedly had PSL options for £166,000 after constructing their SoFi Stadium home, while the Dallas Cowboys can demand £110,000.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have used similar approaches within their respective stadium upgrades, raising “tens of millions by selling seat licenses in the VIP areas to high net worth individuals”.
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According to the Mail, the PSL system is “one of a number of proposals presented to fans by US-based consultants CSL International”. No decisions have been made as yet, with more fan consultation set to take place.