Man Utd owner to cut ambassadors’ salaries for 3 Red Devils legends

Manchester United owners have decided to take another bold decision that affects former players of the club who are currently on ambassadorial roles.

United have struggled for consistency on the field with the Red Devils currently placed 13th on the Premier League log. While some players are expected to leave the club, off the pitch, minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has continued his cost-cutting measures.

Ratcliffe, whose Manchester United ownership stake increased by 1.24% in December 2024 by injecting a further £79 million into the club, has been keen to free up funds in the club’s kitty.

His latest action will now see three United legends walk home with a reduced salary, as exclusively reported by talkSPORT’s Alex Crook.

The report suggested that United had declined to comment on the news.

Club ambassadors – legendary captain Bryan Robson, former talisman Andy Cole and Denis Irwin, one of the most underrated players in Premier League history – have been told that their salaries are set to be slashed.

English former footballer Andy Cole is among the affected legends (Photo by Xu Hui/Visual China Group via Getty Images)

Robson has been in his position since 2011 and is tasked with appearing an events in all corners of the globe to represent the 13-time Premier League winners.

Irwin, 59, and Cole, 53, fulfil similar roles to Robson, in hosting sponsors and hospitality guests for home outings in all competitions.

According to talkSPORT, the fee for matchday ambassadorial duties range from £500 to £1,000 and, given that old school wages were not as handsome in today’s day and age, many former players rely on the cash flow.