Where Man United's Trinity Statue will be relocated to at new 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United are still ironing out the final details of the new 100,000-seater stadium plans.

It has now been over a week since Manchester United revealed concept photos of their new 100,000-seater stadium.

The unique stadium design split opinion in the fanbase, but the £2bn project does offer a fresh new chapter for the club.

There are some bold stadium features included in the design, including a canopy that generates solar energy and collects rain water held up by three towers that represent the devil’s trident in the club badge.

Ineos are figuring out how to fund the stadium project, but work is expected to begin as early as this year with the stadium set to be completed by 2030.

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What will happen to Trinity Statue at new Man United stadium?

Old Trafford is a stadium seeped in history. It has been United’s home for over 100 years having been built in 1910.

There are several iconic landmarks surrounding the venue, including the Trinity Statue located outside of the East Stand at Old Trafford.

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Fans are understandably wondering where monuments such as the Trinity Statue, the Munich Clock and the Eternal Flame will be moved to in the new stadium. Those questions were put forward to architect Patrick Campbell, an architect at Foster & Partners.

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In an interview with club media, Campbell said: “A lot of communication that happened at the beginning of this process was about what are the most important things and lots and lots of feedback, ideas and conversations.

“And that’s what we want to get back to. Today has been a great day about talking about the art of the possible, and now what we want to do is to get back into those conversations with the fans and community groups, to understand how this should really take form in the future.”

On the Trinity Statue in particular, Campbell said: “That’s 450 metres of tree-lined, activated — museums, shops, bars, hotels, entertainment — route, which links to the route coming from the cricket ground and Wharfside.

“So that’s maybe where we put the Trinity Statue, so that just as today, it faces towards and honours the stadium.”

Campbell hinted that the statue could be relocated to the walkway into the stadium, which has a great view of the three trident towers.

When did Man United unveil Trinity Statue at Old Trafford?

Eric Cantona was concerned about leaving Old Trafford and what would happen with the club’s cultural monuments.

However, it seems fans will have a big say in what will be moved and where. The Trinity Statue has become a staple piece of Old Trafford ever since it was unveiled in 2008.

The bronze effigy commemorates three United legends – George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law.

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The trio, who formed part of the legendary Busby Babes, all played a significant role in helping the Red Devils become the first English team to win a European Cup in 1968.

It was suggested that Ineos should downsize Old Trafford and keep the stadium nearby the new venue, but that option has been ruled out by the ownership.

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