They've held long talks.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe owns Nice and part controls Manchester United Manchester United have been assured that they will be able to participate in Euoprean competition next season, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership of Ligue 1 club Nice. Under UEFA ruling, two clubs owned by the same owners cannot compete in European competition. The rules stipulate that only one of the two clubs would be able to participate, and that the higher finishing side should be granted entry.
7% stake in United But the Daily Mail say that UEFA have assured United that they can enter the competition provided they prove there is no overlapping control of both clubs, which would undermine the integrity of the competition. Ratcliffe took over Nice in 2018, while he only has a co-ownership stake in United of 27.7%. Given Ratcliffe has spent just two months at Old Trafford, UEFA are likely to be satisfied that there is not a deep relationship between the two clubs.
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