Premier League clubs' combined losses rise by 600% in one season
Pre-tax losses for Premier League clubs have surged over 600% in a year, reaching £948 million due to heavy transfer spending, reports Deloitte.
Les pertes des clubs de Premier League sont en hausse de 600 %. (R. Martin/ L'Équipe)
The Premier League is facing significant financial pressure. According to a new annual review by Deloitte, the combined pre-tax losses of England's top-flight clubs have increased by more than 600% in just one season.
Losses soared from £135 million in the 2023-2024 season to £948 million (approximately €1.1 billion) in 2024-2025. Analysts attribute this spike primarily to aggressive transfer market spending and a lack of significant profit from player sales.
In the vast majority of cases, the use of external financing is now crucial to ensure liquidity. Tim Bridge
The situation in England stands out, though French Ligue 1 clubs also saw losses climb from €181 million to €456 million over the same period. While the overall European football market grew by 6% to €40.2 billion, driven by changes in UEFA competitions, Deloitte experts warn that adding more fixtures is not a sustainable path for long-term growth.