[1] In 2020 Sale Sharks Rugby Union Team would become the new tenants of the ground, moving from their previous facility also based in Carrington.

[citation needed] In recent years, a six-foot tarpaulin curtain surrounds the training ground, with photographers and members of the public resorting to step ladders and perching themselves on trees to watch training sessions.

The 60,000sq metre[3] training complex has been refurbished and has a gym, a hydro-therapy pool, medical facilities, and a match analysis suite.

This move was completed in 2014 after planning permission was granted in March 2010, Manchester City and Manchester City Council agreed to redevelop land around Sportcity[5] and the club bought 59 acres (240,000 m2) of land nearby in Openshaw West.

The new training ground will cost about £50m[6] and is part of a £1 billion redevelopment around Eastlands that will be led by architect Rafael Vinoly.