Manchester United are preparing for a significant summer under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial ownership, with recruitment plans and stadium investment top of the agenda.
As the club looks to rebuild under Ruben Amorim and a squad overhaul on the horizon, the financial structure of United remains a key topic of interest among analysts and fans alike.
With UEFA’s new cost control regulations coming into effect, United’s financial health and valuation are more scrutinised than ever.
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The Red Devils continue to battle on the commercial front despite mixed results on the pitch, and their enduring global popularity keeps them among Europe’s elite.
Now, a new report has confirmed that Manchester United remain one of the most valuable football clubs in the world — but they still lag behind their two biggest rivals.
The latest edition of the Football Benchmark Group’s European club valuation rankings places United third overall, with an enterprise value of £4.2 billion, as reported by The Athletic.
That figure is up 4 per cent from last year’s €4.9 billion valuation, showing continued growth despite a difficult 2024 campaign.
However, Manchester City have leapfrogged United with a valuation of £4.24 billion, while Real Madrid lead the pack by a wide margin at £5.22 billion.
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The report, now in its 10th year, measures clubs based on enterprise value — the total of equity and net debt — and includes factors like squad value, broadcasting revenue, social media popularity, and stadium ownership.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a 27.7 per cent stake in United for £1.25 billion earlier this year, and the latest valuation suggests his investment has retained its worth — even if it doesn’t yet reflect the returns he might have hoped for.
Other Premier League giants including Liverpool (£3.5bn), Arsenal (£3.33bn), and Chelsea (£2.51bn) also make the top 10 of the latest edition of the Football Benchmark Group’s European club valuation rankings, reinforcing the English top flight’s dominance in European football’s financial hierarchy.
Still, the report warns that rising squad costs continue to outpace revenue growth across the continent.
UEFA’s aim to reduce the squad cost-to-revenue ratio to 70 per cent by 2026 is already starting to influence club behaviour.
In this context, Manchester United’s long-term value will depend not only on brand power but also on financial discipline and on-pitch success under Amorim.
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