Manchester United Sets Record for Most Expensive Squad in Football History

A UEFA report reveals the financial landscape of European football, highlighting the dominance of English clubs and concerns over multi-club ownership.

Manchester United's squad for the 2022-2023 season is the most expensive in football history, with a total cost of over €1.42 billion.
The UEFA report highlights the financial dominance of English clubs in European football, with Premier League clubs' total revenue nearly equal to the next two richest leagues combined.
Multi-club ownership is on the rise, driven by American investors, raising concerns about the integrity of European competitions.
Despite the financial power, UEFA notes positive signs such as slowing wage inflation and a recovery from the pandemic's impact on the football economy.
Manchester United surpassed Real Madrid's 2020 squad in terms of cost, with significant contributions from players like Antony, Harry Maguire, and Jadon Sancho.