Deloitte report reveals huge Premier League club losses

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal and Liverpool have been two of the biggest spending clubs in recent times (John Walton/PA Wire)Premier League clubs collectively incurred pre-tax losses of £948 million in the 2024-25 season, a significant increase from £135 million the previous year, primarily due to substantial transfer spending and insufficient profits from player sales. The financial strain extended to net debt, which rose to £3.6 billion for Premier League clubs, while the Championship also saw its pre-tax losses climb by 12 per cent to £355 million, with only three clubs reporting a profit. Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance highlighted that external funding has become critical for liquidity across all three English Football League divisions, underscoring a need for stronger commercialisation and sustainable growth. The report revealed a stark revenue disparity, with the Premier League generating £6.8 billion compared to the Championship's £942 million, and noted that discussions for a 'New Deal' on revenue distribution have stalled since 2024. Tim Bridge of Deloitte cautioned against relying on increased fixtures for growth, urging leaders to diversify business models, collaborate, and embrace strong leadership, innovation, and fit-for-purpose regulation to ensure long-term prosperity in European football. In fullPremier League club losses soar by more than 600 per cent, new Deloitte report revealsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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