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Manchester United have reportedly agreed a lucrative £20m-a-year training kit deal with Betway, while the club also released their latest financial results for the quarter
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 3: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick celebrates after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 3, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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Everything you need to know about Manchester United's newest lucrative sponsorship deal
Manchester United have reportedly struck a training kit deal with Betway worth £20million per year. The agreement is said to span multiple years, making it the most lucrative training kit-only sponsorship in football.
United went without such a sponsor last season, meaning the deal represents a welcome financial boost ahead of the transfer window. A formal announcement is expected shortly.
From next season, betting companies are banned from appearing as front-of-shirt sponsors for Premier League clubs. This could illustrate such companies seeking alternative opportunities.
The news comes off the back of United publishing their latest quarterly financial results. The key takeaways from the accounts are below.
Sacking Ruben Amorim was costly: Manchester United confirmed it cost the club £16.7million to part ways with manager Ruben Amorim and his backroom staff following their departure in January.
Financial figures are improving: Despite the hefty cost of dismissing Amorim, United posted an operating profit of £37.7million for the nine months ending March 2026 — a remarkable turnaround from a £3.2million loss recorded during the same period the previous year.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's policies are said to be working: The club credits this stronger financial footing to rigorous off-pitch cost-cutting measures spearheaded by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, which included a number of staff redundancies.
A boost from European qualification: With Carrick having secured Champions League football for next season, United are guaranteed at least £16million in prize money, while also bringing European nights back to Old Trafford following a rare one-year absence.
Substantial club debts persist: Despite the encouraging financial recovery, the club remains weighed down by £483million ($650million) of debt inherited from the Glazer era, coupled with short-term borrowing that has climbed to £262.5million.