MANCHESTER UNITED have been slammed for covering the costs of a swanky Wags day out.
The expensive outing came just a day after the club informed staff that certain FA Cup final benefits were being cut.
BackGridScott McTominay’s girlfriend Cam Reading was in attendance[/caption]
BackGridThe lunch bill was paid for by Manchester United[/caption]
BackGridAaron Wan-Bissaka’s girlfriend April Francis took home a Harvey Nichols bag[/caption]
BackGridA heavily pregnant Roosee Xavier, who is married to Antony, made the outing[/caption]
BackGridDiogo Dalot’s partner Claudia Pinto Lopes was spotted too[/caption]
United staff have traditionally been given a free ticket along with free travel and food for the day out at Wembley – including a pre-match lunch, after-match party and accommodation in London.
Ineos moved to oust the tradition last week, with staff now restricted to just one ticket and having to pay £20 for a coach trip to the capital.
To make matters worse, neighbours Manchester City will provide all their staff with a free ticket and free travel for the final, along with a plus one.
But what has really rubbed salt in the wounds is the fact United paid for a swanky wags day out last Friday.
The wives and girlfriends of Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw, Antony, Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan Bissaka, headed out to restaurant San Carlo, where menu items cost upwards of £435.75.
The likes of Cam Reading, McTominay’s girlfriend, and Anoushka Santos – Shaw’s partner – were spotted leaving with Harvey Nichols branded bags.
Claudia Pinto Lopes, Roosee Xavier and April Francis all attended the event too.
A United staff member reacted by telling the Daily Mail: “It’s a bit of a kick in the teeth.
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“The trip to Wembley has been a tradition that staff have enjoyed for years and years. It’s like a thank you for the work that we do and it means that when the team does well we all get rewarded.
“Clearly they are cutting costs but to see that less than a day later the WAGS are out on the town with the club paying the bill is a bit rich.”
However the club have dismissed the criticism as ensuring the happiness of players’ partners and families is a priority.
A number of social events are held throughout the year for players and their partners and families, some of which are paid for by United, who take pride in their player care.
McTominay and Cam began dating last yearInstagram
Instagram / @anouskasantosShaw and Anouska have two children together[/caption]
https://www.instagram.com/diogodalot/Diogo Dalot and Claudia Pinto Lopes[/caption]