MAN UNITED CEO POINTS TO FINANCIAL PROGRESS AS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RETURNS

Manchester United chief executive officer Omar Berrada has said the club’s return to the UEFA Champions League reflects progress made over the past two years, while highlighting the club’s record financial performance. Berrada made the comments on Wednesday while reacting to Manchester United’s latest financial results, which showed record revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation despite the club competing without European football during the previous season.

Berrada said the financial figures demonstrated the underlying strength of Manchester United’s business and reflected the impact of work carried out by the club over the past two years. He also pointed to the club’s global popularity and commercial strength, saying the latest results showed that Manchester United remained capable of generating strong revenues even in the absence of European competition.

The United chief executive, however, stressed that the club would continue to maintain a disciplined approach to its finances. He said the focus remained on ensuring that the club’s financial position was sustainable while continuing to strengthen its sporting operations. The comments come as Manchester United seek to balance investment in their teams with the need to maintain financial stability.

Berrada also revealed that Manchester United strengthened both their men’s and women’s teams during the summer transfer window. The men’s team are now set to compete in the Champions League again, bringing European football back to Old Trafford after missing out on continental competition during the previous campaign. The return is expected to provide the club with additional competitive and commercial opportunities during the new season.

The CEO said the latest developments demonstrated that Manchester United were moving in the right direction, while making clear that the club would continue to prioritise financial sustainability. The return to the Champions League, combined with the reported record revenues and investment in both teams, forms part of the club’s broader efforts to strengthen its sporting and commercial position.