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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's position as head of football operations at Manchester United could have severe consequences should the club qualify for European football next season.
After months of speculation the 71-year-old Billionaire's takeover of the club was finally announced via club statement in December.
Ratcliffe and his INEOS Group paid more than £1billion for a 27.7 per cent stake in the club, which will rise to close to 30 per cent following a further £238million injection.
Despite not being the majority owner, since the deal was completed in February Ratcliffe has taken over footballing operations at United alongside his INEOS colleagues Jean-Claude Blanc and Sir David Brailsford.
The INEOS group also own Nice, with the French side currently fifth in Ligue 1 and on course to secure European football.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership of Man United could have significant consequences if the club qualify for European football
In addition to his role as head of football operations at United, Ratcliffe's INEOS group also own French side Nice
This is where Ratcliffe's ownership of United could prove problematic for the Premier League club.
UEFA regulations have stated that while multiple teams under the
