Getty ImagesBrendan MaddenFinally! Man Utd confirm Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.25bn partial Man Utd takeover on Christmas EvePremier LeagueManchester UnitedManchester United have announced the sale of a 25 percent stake in the club to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowRatcliffe's minority stake acquisition confirmedLifelong fan promises "professionalism and passion"INEOS group to take control of sporting operationsArticle continues below