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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, Manchester United’s last financial report was disappointing, and qualifying for the Champions League has become crucial. This Wednesday, Manchester United will release the latest financial report, following a disappointing first-quarter report released last December. Although the club reported an operating profit of £13 million and indicated that annual revenue is expected to reach between £640 million and £660 million, the accompanying information revealed that the club’s total debt has reached a record £1.29 billion. Last summer, Manchester United withdrew £105 million from its revolving credit facility to fund transfers, resulting in a historic high financial debt of £749.2 million. In the three months that followed, the club lost valuable matchday revenue due to missing out on European competitions and being eliminated in the first round of two cup competitions. Additionally, in January, Manchester United had to pay Ruben Amorim £10 million in compensation.
The writer believes that the financial report highlights the importance of qualifying for the Champions League for Manchester United. The club must find a balance between complying with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), rebuilding team competitiveness, and curbing debt growth. James Ratcliffe’s reforms have just begun, but if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League this season, it may trigger a deeper crisis of trust.