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Manchester United Turns £13M Profit Amid Revenue Decline

12/11/2025

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Manchester United reported a £13 million operating profit in the first quarter of the financial year, reversing a £7 million loss.
Chief Executive Omar Berrada of Manchester United credited strategic decisions by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club's largest minority owner since February 2024.
The decisions included 450 job cuts and ending Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial role, saving £2 million annually.
Revenue fell to £140.3 million.
Sponsorship revenue declined 9.3%.

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Manchester United reported a £13 million operating profit in the first quarter of the financial year, reversing a £7 million loss.
Chief Executive Omar Berrada of Manchester United credited strategic decisions by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club's largest minority owner since February 2024.
The decisions included 450 job cuts and ending Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial role, saving £2 million annually.
Revenue fell to £140.3 million.
Sponsorship revenue declined 9.3%.