Manchester City’s poor preseason has also had a financial impact. However, the club boss is cleverly reinterpreting it.
Although it “only” won the championship, FC Bayern reported another record revenue of €978.3 million and a profit at the beginning of November. Manchester City, on the other hand, is another top European club that has had to cope with an unusual decline in revenue in the past financial year. On Tuesday, coach Pep Guardiola’s employer announced that it had generated revenue of €791.6 million in 2024/25. Although this is still the third-highest in the club’s history after the record years of 2022/23 (€812.2 million) and 2023/24 (€815.4 million), it is below the £700 million mark for the first time since 2021/22.
The fact that ManCity had a weak season by its own standards is also reflected financially in the fact that, for the first time since 2019/20, it is back in the red – with a loss of €11.3 million. The Citizens ended the 2022/23 treble season with a surplus of €91.7 million and the 2023/24 season with €84.2 million.
“A crucial year for further strengthening the club”
After four consecutive league titles, ManCity finished third in the previous season and was eliminated in the knockout rounds of the “new” Champions League before the round of 16. “There is no doubt that last season’s football results fell short of our expectations,” Khaldoon Al Mubarak said on Tuesday. “There are clear and understandable reasons for this, including an unfortunate series of serious injuries, but such seasons are an inevitable part of the game.”
However, ManCity’s club boss does not view 2024/25 entirely negatively. “I believe we can look back on this year as a pivotal one for the further and long-term strengthening of the club. Our focus on continuous improvement has not wavered in any way.” These twelve months “will only make us stronger as a club.”
