Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre is confident the club have made the right decision in choosing to redevelop Anfield ahead of building a new stadium.
While a new ground in Stanley Park would provide a 60,000-seat capacity as well as increased hospitality opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, it would cost £300million.
With news that Liverpool City Council have secured funding to regenerate the Anfield area, the club now plan to proceed with plans to expand and improve their home for the last 120 years. Ayre said: “The right solution is one that is sustainable and is in the long-term interests of Liverpool Football Club.
“It’s great that it is hopefully Anfield because I think that’s what the majority of our fans want. There are still some steps to take, but we’re confident they’re the right ones.
“We’ve considered the different solutions we could have, what they cost, whether they’re economically viable and we’re comforted with the fact we can deliver something on the site concerned.”
