It’s now official that Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has dismissed Erik Ten Hag during the international break, and his replacement has been announced.

The Carrington training complex is undergoing £50 million in upgrades as the club aims to match the facilities of other elite teams.

However, ongoing renovations have made training sessions more exposed. In response, Ten Hag has asked for a large white wall to shield practices from prying eyes and provide some weather protection.

Despite uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future, INEOS executives and other top officials at Manchester United approved the wall.

According to the *Daily Mail*, this change aims to restore the level of privacy the team enjoyed at their previous training ground.

However, the wall’s cost has raised concerns among some staff, especially in light of the club’s recent cost-cutting measures, which led to 250 job losses during a major restructuring.

The new co-owners have pledged to reinvest savings into first-team operations, but some employees question whether the wall is a necessary expense.

The *Mirror* reported that Ratcliffe even canceled the team’s usual FA Cup final perks last season.

This is not the first time unusual changes have been made at Carrington. Former manager Louis van Gaal famously had windbreakers installed, claiming that “wind is not always a friend of the players.”

These upgrades reflect the club’s commitment to improving its facilities for the team and coaching staff.

Despite a challenging start to the season and an unexpectedly low position in the table, Ten Hag remains confident in the support of Manchester United’s leadership.The £50 million upgrades to Manchester United’s Carrington training complex signal the club’s desire to enhance its infrastructure to match elite football teams. However, the ongoing renovations have led to some unintended challenges, including the exposure of training sessions. In response, Erik ten Hag requested a large white wall to shield practices from both prying eyes and adverse weather conditions. Despite uncertainty about Ten Hag’s future at the club, INEOS executives and Manchester United leadership have approved this project.

While the wall is intended to restore privacy and improve the training environment, its cost has raised concerns among staff, particularly given the recent cost-cutting measures, including 250 job cuts during a major restructuring. Although co-owners have committed to reinvesting savings into first-team operations, some employees feel the expense may not be justified. The *Daily Mail* notes that the wall is reminiscent of past privacy measures taken by the club at their former training ground.

This is not the first unusual change at Carrington. During Louis van Gaal’s tenure, windbreakers were installed to counteract the effects of wind on players. These efforts are part of the club’s broader commitment to improving conditions for the team and staff, even amid financial scrutiny and a rocky start to the season.

Despite these challenges, Ten Hag remains confident in the backing of the club’s leadership as they work to turn the season around.