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Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for 'time and patience' in bid to restore Manchester United glory

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reached out to fans after agreeing to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, telling them he takes his responsibility to put the club back on top of world football "very seriously" but also calling for patience.

United announced on of the Premier League outfit and will invest more than £236m to refurbish the debt-laden club's infrastructure.

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