Manchester United confirm second quarter financial results as Omar Berrada makes statement

Man Utd CEO Omar Berrada reacted as the club announced its financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday.

Manchester United have announced their second quarter financial results, revealing an operating profit of £32.6million in the first six months of fiscal 2026, compared to £3.9m operating loss in the same period in 2025.

United said the club is seeing the positive financial impact of their off-pitch transformation since Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment. Ratcliffe sought to reduce costs when he acquired a minority stake.

Club sources believe United have effectively managed their structural cost base which has increased profitability, along with putting the club in a strong position should they qualify for the Champions League.

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However, commerical and matchday revenue are both down on the same period last year. Commercial revenue for the quarter was £78.5m, a decrease of £6.6 million. Matchday revenue for the quarter was £49.5 million, a decrease of £2.5 million, primarily due to United playing three fewer home cup matches in the current quarter, compared to the prior year quarter.

United's CEO, Omar Berrada, said: “We are now seeing the positive financial impact of our off-pitch transformation materialise both in our costs and profitability. We continue to take a football first approach and invest in both our men’s and women’s first teams.

"On the pitch our men’s team sits fourth in the Premier League and our women’s team are second in the Women’s Super League, as well as reaching the League Cup final and the quarter-final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

"Today’s results demonstrate the underlying strength of our business as we continue to push for the best football results possible for our men’s and women’s teams."

United are fourth in the Premier League table, meaning they are well-placed to secure a return to the Champions League, which would generate further revenue and help attract the best players.

United's aim at the start of the season was to secure a return to Europe, but the Champions League was internally identified as the target following Ruben Amorim's dismissal at the start of January.

The Reds could bank close to £100m next season if they qualify for the Champions League thanks to the competition's prize money and broadcast revenue. Amorim was backed to spend £215m (not including add-ons) in the summer transfer window, signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens.

Michael Carrick did not make a signing in the January transfer window following his interim appointment. Carrick has won five Premier League games and drawn one since his return to Carrington.

There will also be headroom in the wage bill from the departures of high earners. Casemiro is set to leave at the end of his £375,000 per week contract, while Jadon Sancho's £250,000 per week deal will expire. United are planning to commit significant investment to sign a new midfielder this summer.

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