Leaked contract exposes £10 million penalty threat for Manchester United

The 2024/25 nightmare season seems to have gotten worse for Manchester United as a leaked contract reveals the club could face a massive financial penalty if they fail to secure a Champions League spot for the second year running.

With a shaky start under Erik ten Hag and two humiliating home defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham, United’s hopes of finishing in the top four are dwindling.

Now, according to reports, missing out on Europe’s elite competition could invoke a costly £10 million penalty in their new deal with Adidas, piling even more pressure on the struggling Red Devils.

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As Manchester United languish in the bottom half of the Premier League table, the financial consequences of back-to-back seasons without Champions League football could be devastating—not just for the club’s profits but also for players, who are facing mandatory pay cuts.

United’s bleak future isn’t just about on-field performance anymore. The club’s failure to meet Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations could spell even greater trouble for one of the world’s biggest football brands.

Will the Red Devils turn their season around, or are they heading toward a financial and footballing collapse?