The 2023/24 season was largely uneventful for Manchester United, but their FA Cup triumph potentially preserved Erik ten Hag’s position as manager. With Ineos now in charge, the club’s hierarchy has seen significant changes, and further personnel adjustments are anticipated as the new season approaches.
Ten Hag aims to build on the solid groundwork laid in his first season, which seemed to falter in his second.
A busy transfer window is expected at Old Trafford, with fans likely to see several new players in familiar jersey numbers at the Theatre of Dreams.
The squad numbers for the 2024/25 season have already been assigned, with some notable changes from the previous season.
During the 2023/24 season, there were significant shifts in squad numbers: Altay Bayindir took over the number 1 jersey from David de Gea, while Andre Onana opted for number 24. Mason Mount donned the storied number 7 but struggled with injuries in his debut season. Rasmus Hojlund, unable to secure the number 9, wore number 11 after his transfer from Atalanta.
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, there will likely be more changes in squad numbers before the final list is submitted. Currently, the squad numbers are as follows:
1. Altay Bayindir
2. Victor Lindelof
4. Sofyan Amrabat
5. Harry Maguire
6. Lisandro Martinez
7. Mason Mount
8. Bruno Fernandes
10. Marcus Rashford
11. Rasmus Hojlund
12. Tyrell Malacia
14. Christian Eriksen
16. Amad Diallo
17. Alejandro Garnacho
18. Casemiro
20. Diogo Dalot
21. Antony
22. Tom Heaton
23. Luke Shaw
24. Andre Onana
25. Jadon Sancho
28. Facundo Pellistri
29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
34. Donny van de Beek
35. Jonny Evans
37. Kobbie Mainoo
39. Scott McTominay
44. Dan Gore
46. Hannibal Mejbri
47. Shola Shoretire
53. Willy Kambwala
New signings will have various options for shirt numbers this summer. The number 3 jersey remains available and could be assigned to a new defender, especially a left-sided center-back or full-back.
Raphael Varane’s number 19 is also free after his departure. Any new striker might aim for the number 9 jersey, left vacant by Anthony Martial’s exit. Numbers 13, 15, 26, 27, and 30 are other potential options for new players, with additional numbers possibly opening up if current players leave.
Premier League rules allow players to wear any unique number between 1 and 99. First-team players typically choose numbers between 1 and 30, with goalkeepers often selecting 1 or 13, although Onana chose 24 last summer.
Players can change their squad numbers, but changes must be made before the deadline when clubs submit their final squad lists, usually at the end of the summer transfer window in early September.
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