In Manchester, where Old Trafford remains both a landmark and a balance-sheet burden, United have closed another financial year in the red despite record commercial income. The club’s accounts for the year ending in 2026 showed a net loss of £43 million, while supporters are being offered small preserved sections of the stadium pitch for £125 each.
Key takeaways
- Manchester United have posted losses for seven consecutive financial years.
- The 2025/26 campaign produced a £43 million net deficit, 30% higher than the previous year’s figure.
- Aggregate losses since 2019 have reached £444 million.
- Revenue climbed to a club-record £677.6 million.
- Exceptional costs exceeded £8.2 million, with Rúben Amorim’s January dismissal a major factor.
- A 7cm-square piece of Old Trafford turf, presented in an acrylic case, is on sale for £125.
Record income, but another deficit
The published results underline the contrast facing the English club: its gross revenue rose to £677.6 million, yet the final annual result remained a £43 million loss. The latest shortfall takes United’s cumulative deficit over the period since 2019 to £444 million.
That £43 million figure relates to the 2025/26 season and represents an increase of around 30% on the loss recorded in the preceding financial year.
More than £8.2 million was assigned to exceptional items. Those costs were chiefly connected to the January departure of head coach Rúben Amorim, alongside wider restructuring work within the club.
United’s squad wage bill did fall, reaching £301 million, a reduction of 3.6% compared with 2025. At the same time, the club committed more than €170 million in the most recent transfer window to midfield arrivals Andrey Santos, Baleba and Youri Tielemans.
Old Trafford memorabilia joins the revenue push
As the figures were released, United also continued a direct-to-supporter sales initiative centred on their home ground. Fans can buy a small section of Old Trafford grass measuring seven square centimetres, sealed inside an acrylic display box, for £125.
Chief executive Omar Berrada said the accounts supported the club’s current direction, while stressing that financial control would remain central. He said United would maintain a disciplined approach so that its finances stayed sustainable.
