Manchester United news as United's record revenues are explained in regard to their imminent transfer plans in January
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe(Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Manchester United announced record revenues in their financial results despite the club recording their worst season on the pitch in 51 years. The results for the fourth quarter trading period for the year ended June 30, 2025, show revenues of £164million, a contribution to record revenues of £666.5m for 2025.
Despite finishing 15th in the Premier League last season and losing the Europa League final under Ruben Amorim, United have enjoyed a good financial year off the pitch. Commercial revenues stood at £88.2m - £333.3m in fiscal 2025, while matchday revenues hit £37.2m - £160.3m in total for the year.
In the release accounts, the club also added that it 'remains committed to, and in compliance with, both the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations'.
“As we settle into the 2025/26 season, we are working hard to improve the club in all areas," CEO Omar Berrada said.
"On the field, we are pleased with the additions we have made to our men’s and women’s first team squads over the summer, as we build for the long-term. Off the field, we are emerging from a period of structural and leadership change with a refreshed, streamlined organisation equipped to deliver on our sporting and commercial objectives.
“We are also investing to upgrade our infrastructure, including completion of the £50m redevelopment of our men’s first team building at Carrington, on time and on budget, following prior investment in our women’s team facilities, to create a world-class environment for our players and staff. Meanwhile, planning continues to meet our ambition of developing a new stadium at Old Trafford as part of a transformational regeneration of the surrounding community.
“To have generated record revenues during such a challenging year for the club demonstrates the resilience which is a hallmark of Manchester United. Our commercial business remains strong as we continue to deliver appealing products and experiences for our fans, and best-in-class value to our partners. As we start to feel the benefits of our cost-reduction programme, there is significant potential for improved financial performance, which will, in turn, support our overriding priority: success on the pitch.”
However, despite the record revenue for this quarter, United has made an overall loss of £18.4m. This is an improvement on the operating loss of £69.3m in fiscal 2024.
It means that, despite the positive numbers from the announcement on Wednesday, another transfer window of activity isn't expected. PSR rules insist that clubs must not lose more than £105m over three years, and the club's lack of European football this fiscal year means they will bring in less revenue in the next results.
Like in the summer, the club's ability to sell players will massively help any movement in the January window or at the end of the season.
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