Ratcliffe invited his chief executive, Omar Berrada, and director of football, Jason Wilcox, to join him on the trip. The three men spent 48 hours in Iceland, planning for the future of the club and enjoying some quality time together.

Ratcliffe is a passionate fly fisherman and has invested in a project to protect salmon populations in Iceland. This trip is just one example of the lifestyle enjoyed by INEOS' executives, who are in charge of Manchester United.

Some fans might see this as a contradiction, given the club's recent cost-cutting measures. However, Amorim's decision to stay behind and focus on the team's preparations seems like a sensible and pragmatic choice, especially after last season's disappointing performances.

Ratcliffe, Berrada, and Wilcox will return to the UK in time to see their team's first game of the season, while Amorim will be leading the team's final training session at Carrington.