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Toto Wolff’s verdict on his favourite manager in the Premier League may upset some fans of Manchester United after fuelling speculation he could invest in the club. Mercedes F1 team boss Wolff has said he would be interested in joining Sir Jim Ratcliffe in his bid to become a minority shareholder in the Red Devils – but he is a big fan of rival Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n
“I’m a Premier League fan, I think it’s the toughest environment,” the Austrian told Sky Sports F1 at the Brazilian GP when asked if he supported a particular club. “I’m a Pep Guardiola fan, so I guess that’s not compatible.”<\/p>\n
While some United fans might be miffed by the admission, they will be more cross knowing the Mercedes boss believes he won’t be involving himself with any club matters for the foreseeable future, if he is to be believed.<\/p>\n
“I had a Press Association [interview] before that and they were asking what I thought about Jim’s investment and whether I would join in and I said, ‘He’s such a clever person, if I could contribute we would have a chat,’ but no, that’s very far away,” Wolff revealed.<\/p>\n
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Don’t miss… <\/strong> Wolff being asked about his potential involvement with United makes sense considering Ratcliffe is set to invest \u00a3245million in United’s facilities after acquiring a 25 percent stake in the club. The lack of up-to-date facilities was something Cristiano Ronaldo criticised when he returned to Old Trafford for a brief spell.<\/p>\n “Nothing changed, surprisingly. Not only the pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym,” Ronaldo said\u00a0to Piers Morgan in an explosive interview in late 2022. “Even the kitchen, the chefs, whom I appreciate – lovely people. [United] stopped in time. It surprised me a lot.<\/p>\n “I thought I would see other things, technologies and infrastructure. Unfortunately, we see a lot of what I used to see at 21, 22, and 23 years old. It really surprised me. Since Ferguson left, I haven’t seen an evolution at the club. Progress is zero. You have to tear it down and rebuild it. If they start with me, it’s not a problem.”<\/p>\n
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