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Omar Berrada, ‘breadcrumbs’ and the Manchester United staff who used to work at Man City

Manchester United have employed a handful of former Man City staff members over the last few years - as things stand, none are implicated in the City fiasco.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:00 PM
Omar Berrada, ‘breadcrumbs’ and the Manchester United staff who used to work at Man City
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Steven Railston argues former Manchester City staff now at Manchester United are not implicated in City's financial violations.
  • Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada was not subject to allegations or asked to give evidence in City's hearing.
  • Sir Jim Ratcliffe previously praised Manchester City's club structure before recruiting multiple former City employees for United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United has hired several former Manchester City staff members, including CEO Omar Berrada, but none are implicated in City's financial rule breaches. Following an independent commission finding City guilty of financial charges, writer Steven Railston addresses whether United's recruitment of former City figures remains justified.

Railston argues that while former staff enhanced their resumes at the Etihad, they were hired on individual merit. United remains confident that none of the findings against Manchester City compromise employees at Old Trafford.

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