Manchester United reports seventh consecutive annual loss with record revenue
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Manchester United announced a net loss of £43 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Despite reporting record revenue of £677.6 million, the club faces financial struggles intensified by player acquisition costs and the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, minority shareholder and head of football operations, has implemented measures such as job cuts and increased ticket prices in an effort to restore profitability. The financial outlook suggests further revenue growth is anticipated.
- •Net loss of £43 million for year ending June 30, 2026.
- •Revenue reaches £677.6 million, with expectations of further growth.
- •Financial strain attributed to player acquisition costs and managerial changes.
- •Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cut jobs and raised ticket prices to address losses.
- 1:41 PMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss despite record revenue
"Net loss of £43m for year ended 30 June 2026 Revenue hits £677.6m and forecast to grow again Manchester United reported their seventh straight annual loss on Wednesday as costs related to player acquisitions and the sacking of Ruben Amorim this year pushed them deeper into the red. The wider loss comes despite drastic actions taken by the British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s minority shareholder and head of its football operations, to revive profitability, including by cutting jobs and raising ticket prices. Continue reading...
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