Manchester United are revamping their data department after complaints from Sir Jim RatcliffeManchester United are poised to bolster their data department with three new recruits following criticism from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Michael Sansoni, the club's Director of Data who joined last summer, has been tasked with modernising the club's data infrastructure. Our sister title The Manchester Evening News reports a senior football data scientist, a senior software engineer, and a senior football data engineer are set to be appointed. A club spokesperson stated: "We're looking for experienced, motivated people to join Michael Sansoni and his team to help set a new standard in football data. In an interview with United We Stand magazine, he said: "Until we are as good as anyone in the world, then it's not good enough for Manchester United.

Source: Express January 15, 2026 13:48 UTC