Manchester United has unveiled a transformation plan aimed at restructuring its corporate operations, improving financial sustainability, and boosting efficiency. The club, which has suffered financial losses for five consecutive years since 2019, is taking decisive steps to restore profitability and strengthen its position both on and off the pitch.
A key aspect of this plan includes the potential reduction of approximately 150-200 jobs, subject to employee consultations. This follows last year’s cut of 250 positions, signaling a significant restructuring effort. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday titled “United Announce Transformation Plan.”
Omar Berrada, the club’s newly appointed CEO, acknowledged the financial challenges facing Manchester United and emphasized the necessity of these changes. He stated that the club has a responsibility to ensure the men’s, women’s, and academy teams are positioned to succeed.
“We are initiating a wide-ranging series of measures which will transform and renew the club,” Berrada said. “Unfortunately, this means announcing further potential redundancies, and we deeply regret the impact on those affected colleagues. However, these hard choices are necessary to put the club back on a stable financial footing.”
Despite its global stature and strong commercial presence, Manchester United has struggled to manage its financial losses. The transformation plan is seen as an urgent move to reverse these losses and create room for future investment in football success and infrastructure improvements.
“We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue,” Berrada stated. “Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money.”
The restructuring is aimed at making the club financially agile while ensuring compliance with UEFA and Premier League regulations. The goal is to establish a leaner, more efficient operation that can better support Manchester United’s sporting ambitions.
“At the end of this process, we will have a more lean, agile, and financially sustainable football club, while continuing to provide a world-class service to our valuable commercial partners,” Berrada explained. “We will then be in a much stronger position to invest in football success and improved facilities for fans.”
The announcement comes amid increasing scrutiny over Manchester United’s performances on the pitch and its infrastructure, with fans eager for improvements in both areas. While the job cuts may be difficult in the short term, club leadership maintains that these measures are necessary for long-term stability and success.
