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UEFA's European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report has detailed the club's 2025 finances
Aston Villa co-owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris pictured at Stamford Bridge
Aston Villa co-owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris(Image: PA Wire)
Everything you need to know about Aston Villa's finances in UEFA's European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report...
Significant Pre-Tax Losses: Aston Villa recorded a pre-tax loss of €97m (£85m) for the 2025 financial year, according to UEFA’s European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report.
High European Ranking for Losses: These figures represent the fifth-largest loss in Europe, trailing only Chelsea, Lyon, Tottenham, and Marseille.
Asset Sale Profit: The reported loss does not factor in a €135m (£118m) non-recurring profit from the sale of assets, most notably the sale of the women’s team to the club’s ownership group, V Sports.
Record-Breaking Revenue: Despite the losses, the club achieved record total revenue of €441m (£386m), driven significantly by their successful Champions League campaign.
Champions League Financial Boost: Villa earned a record €84m from UEFA competitions after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Unprecedented Growth in Key Areas: The club set new internal records for gate revenue (€73m), TV revenue (€203m), and commercial revenue (€81m).
Surge in Kit and Merchandising: Revenue from kits and merchandising saw a massive leap, rising from €6m in the previous year to €26m in 2025.
Rising Wage Bill: Success on the pitch was accompanied by a record wage bill, which increased to €309m (up from €293m).
Increased Operational Costs: Operational expenditure doubled year-on-year, rising steeply from €73m to €146m.
Massive Squad Investment: The report highlights that the cumulative transfer fees of the squad reached €643m (£563m), illustrating the significant financial backing of owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens (NSWE).