UEFA assure Man Utd they will be allowed entry into Europa League for 2024-25 season - despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe-owned Nice also being on course to qualify

As per UEFA's new regulations, clubs owned by the same owners will not be allowed to compete in the same UEFA competitions. Under such rules, United would have been barred from competing in the Europa League next season as their new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the majority shareholder at Ligue 1 side Nice. The Red Devils are currently sixth in the Premier League and in position to qualify for the Europa League, but so are Nice. In such a situation, Nice would have been given the preference as their position in their league is higher than that of the Red Devils.

Now the Daily Mail claims that UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis was in attendance at Old Trafford during the club's league clash against West Ham on February 4. After the match, Theodoridis reportedly discussed the matter with the English club and he assured that the issue would be resolved.

The report also added that if such an event occurs then United and Nice would have to provide evidence to the parent body that they do not share any joint management. With Ratcliffe recently completing his minority takeover at Old Trafford, it is unlikely that the two teams will have any technical personnel in common.

Erik ten Hag's side will be back in action after the international break on Saturday as they take on Brentford in a crucial league encounter.