Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada says the club’s return to the Champions League, coupled with record financial figures, reflects the progress made during the past two years.
Berrada made the remarks on Wednesday while commenting on Manchester United’s latest financial results, which showed record revenue and adjusted EBITDA despite the club playing without European football during the previous season.
“We are pleased to have secured record revenues and adjusted EBITDA which demonstrates the underlying strength of our business, particularly in a season without European football,” Berrada said.
The United chief executive said the figures demonstrated the impact of measures introduced over the past two years while also highlighting the club’s continued commercial appeal.
“This shows the direct impact of the work we have been doing over the past two years. It also proves Manchester United’s enduring popularity and commercial strength,” he added.
Berrada acknowledged that the financial results represented progress but stressed that the club would continue to focus on maintaining a sustainable financial structure.
“While these results confirm that we are on the right trajectory, we will continue to take a disciplined approach to ensure our finances remain sustainable,” he said.
The club also strengthened both its men’s and women’s teams during the summer transfer window as part of its broader plans to improve sporting performance.
For the men’s team, the biggest boost comes with the return of Champions League football to Old Trafford, giving United another opportunity to compete among Europe’s leading clubs.
“With that financial sustainability in mind, we have strengthened both our men’s and women’s teams during the summer window and our men’s team has seen the return of Champions League football to Old Trafford,” Berrada said.
The comments come as Manchester United continue efforts to combine improved on-field performances with tighter financial management, following a period in which the club missed out on European competition.
Berrada’s statement underlines the club’s focus on sustaining its commercial strength while investing in both squads and competing again on the European stage.
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