United released a statement that confirmed they were ‘unable to proved the necessary certainty’ needed for inclusion in the bid.
It read: ‘Manchester United was pleased to put Old Trafford forward as a potential host of Uefa Euro 2028 matches and proud of the strong case we made.
‘However, during follow-up discussions with the FA, it became clear that we were unable to provide the necessary certainty around availability of Old Trafford due to potential redevelopment of the stadium. As a result, we have mutually agreed to withdraw from the shortlist of potential hosts.
‘We are committed to maintaining Old Trafford’s status as the largest and most iconic club football ground in England and look forward to future opportunities to host international matches and major events at the Theatre of Dreams.
‘Everyone at Manchester United wishes The FA the best of luck with the bid to host the tournament in 2028.’
Other venues in contention to be included at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, St James’ Park, and Villa Park in England, as well as Casement Park in Belfast, the Principality Stadium, Hampden Park and the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Everton’s new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock, which is midway through construction, will be considered, with the London Stadium and Sunderland’s Stadium of Light set to be added to the reserve list.
Should the bid be successful, however, UEFA will have the ultimate decision over which stadiums are used during the tournament.