Football Club Manchester United reports consecutive yearly financial decline despite record income generation
Manchester United's Financial Turnaround and On-field Struggles
Manchester United, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, has shown signs of financial recovery despite a challenging season on the pitch.
In January, Deloitte ranked Manchester United fourth in its annual Football Money League, with revenues of £666.5 million. This marginally increased by 0.7% compared to the previous year. The club's revenues were behind those of Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain.
The significant reduction in losses at Manchester United can be attributed to the cost-cutting measures overseen by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Widespread job cuts were part of these measures, and they have led to a marked improvement in the club's financial health. In the year ending June 30, 2025, overall losses dropped significantly from £113.2 million to £33 million. The operating loss also fell from £69.3 million to £18.4 million, and the club expects to bring in revenue of £640 million to £660 million in the next financial year, despite not participating in European football.
Chief executive Omar Berrada stated that Manchester United are beginning to feel the benefits of their cost-saving measures. One of the factors contributing to these improved finances was a five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Snapdragon, which contributed to record commercial revenues of £333.3 million for the club.
However, the on-field performance has been less impressive. Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season, which is their lowest top-flight finish in 51 years. The team's performance in the 1992/93 league campaign was worse, taking into account their poor start in the 2025/26 season.
Manager Ruben Amorim is under pressure ahead of Saturday's home match against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Despite reaching the final of the Europa League in the year ending June 30, 2025, Ruben Amorim's Manchester United lost to Tottenham in Bilbao. The team has started the new season poorly, taking just four points from their first four matches in the Premier League.
The club's performance in the League Cup also resulted in a crash-out at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby. Despite these setbacks, the robustness of Manchester United's finances was demonstrated in January, demonstrating that the club remains a financial powerhouse despite its on-field struggles.
The specific coach of Manchester United for the period from August 2024 to July 2025 remains unspecified in the provided information. However, it is known that José Mourinho was announced as the new coach of Fenerbahce Istanbul as of June 1, 2024, and was dismissed at the end of August 2025, indicating he was not managing Manchester United during that period.
In conclusion, Manchester United's financial recovery is a promising sign for the future, but the club's on-field performance remains a concern. The club will be hoping to turn things around and return to the top of the Premier League in the coming seasons.
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