Man Utd tighten their belts, request to add a flight to City to attend the Ballon d’Or, but were rejected
The English newspaper “Daily Mail” reported that Manchester United have contacted their city rivals Manchester City, asking Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Menu, two rising stars of the Red Devils. To travel on the Sky Blues’ private plane to attend the “Ballon d’Or” award ceremony in Paris, France on Monday, October 28. But have been rejected.

The news report stated that Manchester United is in a period of belt-tightening according to the policy of “INEOS” of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the major shareholders of the สมัคร ufabet team. Because the latest financial report shows that the club is experiencing heavy losses, at risk of violating profit and sustainability rules. Therefore, they have to find ways to reduce expenses, such as laying off some team staff. Including not renewing the club ambassador contract with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
For Man City, they booked a private jet to travel to Paris. Because the Sky Blues players were nominated for the Best Male Player, Best Female Player and Best Young Player, a total of 8 people. Man United thought that chartering a plane for just Garnacho and Menu for 2 people would not be worth it. And it also reduces the carbon footprint to help conserve the environment. Therefore, they asked City if they could send 2 Red Devils players to travel with them. Because in the past. Both teams had shared flights when picking up players who had returned from playing for their national teams in faraway places. Such as South America, to travel back to England together. However, City informed that the flights were full.
Meanwhile, Garnacho and Menu are in the running for the Young Player of the Year award. Along with City’s Brazilian winger Savinho. As for the Footballer of the Year award. The Citizens have four nominees: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Ruben Dias and Rodri. The Women’s Player of the Year award has three nominees: Yui Hasegawa, Lauren Hemp and Kadiya Shaw.