Sir Jim mentioning UK laws in relation to the gardening leave makes me think he already knows how to get around it/make it as cheap as possible. He’s been in the business game long enough
Maybe just doesn’t want to sound desperate to sell the kid, losing all negotiation when it comes to the summer. If there’s interest in him now and you say you’re definitely getting rid, they’ll want to give you bottom dollar.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe said: “To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility. This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top...
He will already be having calls/providing data/speaking with the board. What they going to do? Tap his phones? Actually, it is Saudi so wouldn’t put it past them
Restrictive covenants can only be enforced for a period deemed reasonable to protect trade secrets/legit business interests. No way if it went to tribunal they’d agree two years is reasonable.
Basically saying he has a two year notice period? Yeah, don’t believe that.
Probably a ploy for Newcastle to try come out of it looking better than just rolling over in the press.