“Combined for 3 Champions League wins”- Surprising transfer money facts about Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona, and other European giants shock fans
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Highest spending clubs in Europe (Via Daily Sabah)
Following a recent tweet on X, Netizens have gone ‘wild’ after seeing the amount of money spent by certain clubs in Europe. The post which lists out the amount spent by certain clubs since 2013 on transfers has gone viral. In spite of the monumental figures spent by top clubs in Europe, it did not translate to success in European Competitions.
The list placed Manchester United in pole position, with almost €1.396 billion spent on transfers. But the side owned by the Glazers have not managed to win the UCL since 2008. The top 10 clubs have approximately spent a combined $8 billion with only 3 Champions League titles among themselves. Chelsea, PSG and Arsenal have all spent close to the $1 billion mark, with only Chelsea having a Champions League title.
Newcastle, Barcelona, and Tottenham have spent close to $600 million in the past ten years. With only Barcelona having the UCL. They last won the Champions League with ‘MSN’-Messi, Suarez, Neymar- in 2015. Newcastle even saw huge injection of funds after the takeover by the PIF back in 2020. Now, they have qualified for this year’s edition of the UCL.
AC Milan and West Ham have also invested close to $500 million. While the Rossoneri have made it to the last 2 editions of the cup, West Ham have not been able to translate their investments in terms of Champions League football. However the Hammers have lifted their maiden European trophy in UEFA Europa Conference League.
Leaving Manchester City as the most successful club during the time frame. Winning several Domestic titles and a number of Premier Leagues, Pep Guardiola’s side also won the Champions League last season.
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Manchester United’s shares plummet amidst decision to NOT sell
Manchester United owners Glazers have been hit with a severe blow after their market prices have plummeted. Following the Glazers’ decision to pull the club off the market, the club’s value on the New York Stock exchange fell by almost $700 million. The Glazers to sell the club attracted two potential buyers, Jim Ratcliffe, a businessman, and Sheikh Jassim, a Qatari banker.
After initial reports that the Qatari’s bid was agreed upon and would be taken over as early as mid-October, the Glazers proceeded to take the club off the Market after not receiving their asking price of close to £6 billion. The Glazers ownership is extremely unpopular among fans, with accusations that they have failed to invest adequately to ensure competitiveness in Europe.
The Glazers have also amounted to £500 million worth of debt for the club. Reports suggest that the Glazers’ management will put up the club on the market again after 2025.
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