Manchester United hit with £80m setback financially after disastrous season

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :May 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Modified at :May 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM

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The Red Devils will undergo a big financial turmoil.

Manchester United’s board will have to deal with an additional £80 million financial hole as a result of the team’s terrible Premier League season and their exclusion from European competition for the first time in ten years (2025-26).

Adidas, the kit provider, is set to get £10 million from United for their Europa League defeat. The Red Devils will now miss two consecutive years of UEFA Champions League football as a result of their defeat in Wednesday’s final, which is against their contract.

They will have to pay an eight-figure amount in addition to losing out on all the available money. Manchester United, who are still slipping from their former heights, have suffered yet another financial setback.

A £20 million reduction in Premier League merit rewards is one of several causes contributing to the estimated £80 million financial black hole.

The club’s financial difficulties are exacerbated by the absence of European football. The problem has been made worse by the team’s £30 million decline in revenue as a result of their inability to qualify for the Champions League.

Defeated in Bilbao.#MUFC || #UELfinal
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 21, 2025

They also lost £20 million as a result of a decline in matchday revenue. This might be the result of fewer people attending home games or other elements affecting ticket sales.

Manchester United’s season will end on Sunday when they face Aston Villa for their last league game of the campaign. Even with a win, they will finish below the top 10 after enduring one of the most terrible campaigns in their history.

A win in the UEFA Europa League final could have handed Manchester United some solace despite their embarrassing league performance. But the defeat in the final has further exacerbated things. Not only did they suffer on the pitch, but they are also set to endure financial turmoil off the pitch. This could also affect their transfer plan for the summer window.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.