Sir Jim Ratcliffe states Manchester United is now most profitable club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, announced that the club has become the most profitable in the world, attributing this success to his controversial cost-cutting measures. His restructuring efforts included significant job cuts and operational changes, which faced backlash initially. Despite ongoing dissatisfaction among some fans and uncertainty regarding the team's performance and manager Michael Carrick's future, Ratcliffe insists that these tough decisions were necessary for the club's long-term viability. He expressed confidence that the financial benefits will allow for wise future investments. Ratcliffe made these comments in an interview while attending a project launch in Denmark.
- •Ratcliffe purchased a 27.7% stake in Manchester United for £1.25 billion in 2024.
- •The restructuring included 450 job cuts and the closure of the staff canteen.
- •Supporter unease persists despite claims of increased profitability.
- •Ratcliffe declined to comment on the team's poor performance or Carrick's position.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims he has made Manchester United “the most profitable club in the world”
"1Sir Jim Ratcliffe has defended his sweeping cost-cutting at Manchester United, claiming the club is now “reaping the benefits” of decisions that attracted fierce criticism.The co-owner said Unite...
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