Manchester United is offering its supporters a unique, albeit expensive, opportunity to step inside the club's newly revitalised Carrington training complex. For a fee of £100 per person, fans can embark on a four-hour tour to see where stars like Bruno Fernandes train, though they will be strictly forbidden from taking any photographs.
The Premium Tour Experience
The exclusive experience begins with a coach journey, ferrying visitors seven miles from Old Trafford to the training ground in Carrington. The complex, which underwent a £50 million transformation, only opened its doors in August of this season. Supporters will be granted access to several key areas, including the first-team dressing room, the gym, player recovery zones, the press conference room, and the players' lounge.
This marks a significant upgrade for the facility, which had been heavily criticised for falling behind the standards of their Premier League rivals. The club's home at Carrington dates back to January 2000, when they moved from their former base, The Cliff.
A Facility Fit for the Future
The massive redevelopment was undertaken to provide manager Ruben Amorim and his squad with a state-of-the-art complex. A major focus of the redesign was on player wellbeing, leading to vastly improved medical areas. In a unique touch, the club even constructed a barbershop adjacent to the restaurant, highlighting the attention to detail in the new facility.
The need for this overhaul was starkly highlighted by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022. Following his exit, the superstar remarked that nothing had changed since his first spell, expressing surprise at the lack of technological and infrastructural evolution at the club.
Logistics and Legacy
These new tours are scheduled to commence at the end of the current season, from June, coinciding with players departing for the World Cup. The pricing is set at £100 for all attendees, including adults, over-65s, and under-16s.
Speaking at the grand opening, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe emphasised the club's global stature, stating it stands "shoulder to shoulder with Coca-Cola and Apple." He affirmed that a world-class training facility was a key ingredient for a club of United's size and history to compete at the highest level, a vision now realised with the new Carrington complex.
