Manchester United returned to generating profit after securing Champions League football

Manchester United has announced a major financial turnaround after posting an operating profit of £37.7m for the nine-month period ending 31 March 2026. The figures represent a dramatic improvement on the £3.2m operating loss recorded in the same period in 2025, highlighting the impact of the club’s aggressive cost-cutting and staff restructuring measures over the past year.

United credited themselves with improving their financial position to the combination of reduced operating costs introduced under the management of Jim Ratcliffe and the club’s board, together with stronger performances on the pitch in the Premier League, which increased overall revenue.

Following the publication of the club’s third quarter financial results, CEO Omar Berrada reiterated the club’s commitment to long-term financial stability.

“We feel very positive about the club’s progress this season and the continued positive impact of our business transformation initiatives. Finishing third in the Premier League and securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League next season is testament to the improved form of our men’s team on the pitch,” Berrada said in a statement.

“Michael Carrick has done an outstanding job in the 17 games he has overseen and we are delighted that he will continue as head coach.

“Our women’s team reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women’s League Champions League and also reached the final of the League Cup for the first time and will once again take part in the World Sevens Series.

“On the academy side, reaching the FA Youth Cup and the PL2 play-off final is also a sign of our ongoing commitment to youth development.”

The statement also confirmed that United remain in compliance with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules and UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. At home, United finished the Premier League campaign in third place after finishing the season strongly with back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion.

The club’s revival in the second half of the season also led to Michael Carrick gets the role permanently after successfully leading the team back into the Champions League.

Carrick initially took over as interim manager in mid-January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. He has overseen an impressive revival since returning to Old Trafford, winning 12 of his 17 matches, drawing three and losing just twice – giving him a remarkable 70 per cent win rate.

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27 May 2026 17:33 IST