Manchester United reports £1bn debt despite £63.5m stadium investment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Manchester United's overall debt surpasses £1bn following the purchase of land for a new stadium, which cost £63.5m. The club reported record revenues of £677.6m and an operating profit of £22.6m. Despite the financial upswing, fans express dissatisfaction over limited squad investment, amid warnings of rising costs. Club officials emphasize their ongoing commitment to financial sustainability.
- •Overall debt reduced from £1.3bn to over £1bn.
- •Record revenues of £677.6m and operating profit of £22.6m reported.
- •Spent £63.5m on new stadium land amid ongoing fan protests.
- •Criticism over squad investment, especially without Champions League football.
- •Net finance costs increased by 228.3% primarily due to foreign exchange losses.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd still £1bn debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
- 2:10 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
"Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.
"Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 2:10 PMMan Utd still £1bn debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.
- BBC SportSep 23, 2026, 2:10 PMMan Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.
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