Jim Ratcliffe completes purchase of Manchester United stake

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed a deal to purchase a stake in Manchester United which will grant his Ineos company control of football operations at the club.

The Ineos founder, chairman and chief executive has completed his acquisition of 25 per cent of the Club’s class B shares and 25 per cent of the club’s Class A shares.