Manchester United faces financial challenges amid coaching change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Manchester United is dealing with significant financial issues, including over $1 billion in debt. The club recently fired manager Michael Carrick after a poor start to the season, with expectations of hiring U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino. Manchester United has not made major signings recently, struggling to compete in a competitive transfer market. Despite a slight stabilization under new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe, including cost-cutting measures that reduced the wage bill, the club still faces high annual interest payments that impact their ability to invest in players.
- •United has over $1 billion in debt and a net loss for seven consecutive seasons.
- •The club recently fired manager Michael Carrick, hiring Pochettino expected.
- •Ratcliffe has cut the wage bill to $400 million for the 2025-26 season.
- •United's transfer strategy has struggled amid high costs in the market.
- •The team currently sits in the relegation zone after poor early season results.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Pochettino’s Manchester United Will Still Face Major Financial Woes
"The club has about a billion dollars in debt.
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