Erik ten Hag has reportedly requested the installation of a privacy wall at Manchester United’s training ground, costing £200,000.
The Carrington training complex is undergoing £50 million in upgrades as the club aims to match the facilities of other elite teams.
However, ongoing renovations have made training sessions more exposed. In response, Ten Hag has asked for a large white wall to shield practices from prying eyes and provide some weather protection.
Despite uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future, INEOS executives and other top officials at Manchester United approved the wall.
According to the *Daily Mail*, this change aims to restore the level of privacy the team enjoyed at their previous training ground.
However, the wall’s cost has raised concerns among some staff, especially in light of the club’s recent cost-cutting measures, which led to 250 job losses during a major restructuring.
The new co-owners have pledged to reinvest savings into first-team operations, but some employees question whether the wall is a necessary expense.
The *Mirror* reported that Ratcliffe even canceled the team’s usual FA Cup final perks last season.
This is not the first time unusual changes have been made at Carrington. Former manager Louis van Gaal famously had windbreakers installed, claiming that “wind is not always a friend of the players.”
These upgrades reflect the club’s commitment to improving its facilities for the team and coaching staff.
Despite a challenging start to the season and an unexpectedly low position in the table, Ten Hag remains confident in the support of Manchester United’s leadership.
