David Beckham has backed minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring necessary change to Manchester United, but admitted it could take time for the club to return to the top.

David Beckham has made his feelings known on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's start to life at Manchester United. The 71-year-old billionaire bought a minority stake in his boyhood club earlier this year and has taken over sporting control at Old Trafford.

After 38 years, Sir Alex Ferguson will soon no longer be a paid employee of Manchester United. His role as the club’s global ambassador has apparently been curtailed. When the pair met last week, he was told by Sir Jim Ratcliffe – the part-owner responsible for the club’s day-to-day football operation – that while always welcome in the directors’ box at matches in future,

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe dodged questions about Erik ten Hag's future amid the club's ongoing struggles, fueling speculation about the Dutch manager's job security following United's poor start to the season across all competitions.

David Beckham has backed Sir Jim Ratcliffe to make a difference at Man Utd and explained what he thinks his biggest attribute at the club is.

David Beckham says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is giving Manchester United "a fresh perspective" and implementing much-needed changes at the club. "I really like Jim," Beckham said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast,

David Beckham has backed the new Manchester United ownership group led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring the "good old days" back to the club.Ratcliffe's INEOS purchased a 25% stake of Man Utd during the

David Beckham is hopeful that minority owner Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United's fortunes around but says it will take time to return to the "good old days".