MU's longest-serving employee fired

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been steadily cutting staff since taking office.

According to The Times , Ms Marron was informed in a face-to-face meeting that she would leave the club at the end of the season. Despite her disappointment, Ms Marron still carried out her usual duties when she accompanied the team to Spain for the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao on 2 May.

The departure of Mrs Marie Marron is part of the latest round of job cuts under the austerity campaign launched by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The Old Trafford club announced that they would be cutting around 200 more jobs, following the 250 staff they had already laid off last summer. The reason given was to "restructure the administrative apparatus", improve operational efficiency and ensure financial sustainability.

However, the sacking of the man who had been at the club since 1978 shocked many staff at Old Trafford and the Carrington training centre.

Starting out as assistant to club secretary Ken Merrett, Marron went on to become a key point of contact for first-team logistics, liaising with UEFA, the Premier League, the FA and rival clubs ahead of each game. She also played a key role in the historic treble-winning season of 1999, and was honoured by the club's sponsors in 2013 for her "outstanding dedication and commitment".

Marron's dismissal continues to raise concerns about a wave of layoffs at MU. Other veteran names such as writer Wayne Barton and former communications officer John Allen were also let go. Captain Bruno Fernandes even invited Allen out for dinner as a personal thank you.

MU must win the Europa League to have a chance to qualify for the European Cup next season.

Even the £2m annual pay to Sir Alex Ferguson is on the list of cuts, with billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe claiming the club will face bankruptcy if it does not cut costs. Staff benefits and canteen meals are also being cut.

Meanwhile, according to French media, Ratcliffe is willing to listen to offers to transfer Ligue 1 club Nice. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is said to be “seriously considering”. However, even if Nice is sold, the proceeds will not be enough for him to complete the deal to completely buy MU from the Glazer family.

Ineos currently holds a 28.94% stake in the "Red Devils" after a £79.3 million investment last year, while the Glazer family still controls the majority.

On the pitch, MU has had one of the worst seasons since the Premier League was born. If they do not win the Europa League, the "Red Devils" will not have a place in the European Cup, thereby facing a loss of up to 100 million pounds.

MU defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the first leg of the semi-final, and could face Tottenham if they reach the final. The London team also led Bodo/Glimt 3-1 after the first leg.

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