INEOS is confident that Manchester United and Nice will be given the opportunity to participate in the Europa League next season. Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League and not qualifying through the division’s usual methods, United secured a spot in the tournament by winning the FA Cup. This victory in England’s oldest cup competition guarantees them a place in the secondary club competition in Europe. Previously, United had won the Europa League under Jose Mourinho’s management in 2017 and reached the final in 2021 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s leadership, where they lost to Villarreal. Additionally, the author discusses their experience at Erik ten Hag’s press conference, noting a range of different emotions felt during the event. United saw a potential new era after a stunning victory over City. There were concerns that Manchester United might not be able to play in the Europa League if Nice also qualified because they have the same owner, but talks with UEFA have given hope that the issue can be resolved. We believe that we have an answer for the upcoming season in Europe. Even though Ratcliffe currently holds a 27.7 percent stake in United, his intention to invest more would push their ownership above the 30 percent limit for multi-club ownership regulations to come into effect. Qualifying for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup has provided a significant advantage, as not getting into Europe would have resulted in a big revenue loss. United has consistently stated their commitment to adhering to Financial Fair Play guidelines, and the lack of income from European TV rights would have affected their ability to make transfer deals.
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