Leeds given green light: England’s biggest stadium to be built

he leeds unitedreturned from last season. premier leagueaims to continue taking steps to establish itself as one of England’s key clubs, and one of its immediate goals is the expansion and modernization of its legendary stadium. Elan Roadone of the largest in Japan.

The Yorkshire club have already received approval from Leeds City Council for plans to expand their stadium. Current viewership: 37,645 to 53,000. number to be converted Elan Street, Has a history of about 130 years Founded in 1897) It is the seventh-capacity stadium in the Premier League. There will be only the front without counting wembley (90,000 spectators), to old trafford (74,000), tottenham stadium (63,000), london stadium (62,500), anfield (61,000), emirates stadium (60,700), just barely. etihad stadium (53,400). This would be more than, for example, Everton’s brand new stadium, which sits next to the River Mersey and seats nearly 53,000 spectators.

With this transformation, eland road It will also rise to UEFA Category 4 You can also choose to host international tournaments and events. Leeds members will also receive good news as the 26,000 member waiting list will be reduced, and the club is also expected to at least make a profit. Additional 30 million euros per year For the local economy. The most important works, including refurbishments to the West and North Stands and changes to the South Stand, are due to start at the end of this season, but this will not prevent Leeds from continuing to play at the stadium.

Will Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge be next?

Several Premier League stadiums have been expanded and modernized in recent years. anfieldAfter the latest renovations, the number of spectators increased from 40,000 to over 61,000. Others, such as stadiums, were built from scratch. tottenhamlaunched in 2019, or evertonreleased in the same year. Regarding future modifications, eland road Moreover, in the coming years, this will not be the only one. he manchester united he has been planning for a long time “New Old Trafford” The expected audience size is 100,000 people. chelsea It’s another club in the stadium, stamford bridgeplans to move to the Earl’s Court area have been shelved and it appears that various options are still being considered, but it has been surpassed.