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Manchester United posts £43 million net loss, seventh straight

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 12:19 AM UTC · How we work

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Manchester United Reports Loss

Manchester United reported a £43 million net loss for 2025-26, its seventh consecutive loss.
Club revenue reached a record £678 million, up 1.7% from the previous season.
Broadcasting income rose by £33.9 million after United finished third in the Premier League.
Commercial revenue fell £16 million.
Wage bill decreased to £301 million, 3.6% lower than the prior year.

Summary

Omar Berrada Announces Betway

Omar Berrada announced Betway as Manchester United’s new training-kit sponsor for the upcoming season.
SumUp became United’s new sleeve-partner, adding to existing adidas and Snapdragon agreements.
United invested in squad upgrades for both men’s and women’s teams during the summer transfer window.
Berrada stressed a disciplined spending policy to maintain long-term financial sustainability despite rising debt.
The Betway deal is notable because the previous season had no training-kit sponsor.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 Nike signed Manchester United to a £30 million-per-year kit deal, the club’s first multi-year global sponsorship and Nike’s apparel partnership that lasted until 2010. When the deal ended, United moved to Adidas in 2015 under a 10-year, £750 million contract, a shift that shows reliance on single sponsors is risky; the 2025-26 season now records a £43 million loss on £678 million turnover, echoing the early-2000s warning.

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Manchester United Reports Loss

Manchester United reported a £43 million net loss for 2025-26, its seventh consecutive loss.
Club revenue reached a record £678 million, up 1.7% from the previous season.
Broadcasting income rose by £33.9 million after United finished third in the Premier League.
Commercial revenue fell £16 million.
Wage bill decreased to £301 million, 3.6% lower than the prior year.

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