Newcastle United records £73.4m loss in 2022-23 financial year but revenue skyrockets
English Premier League club Newcastle United has declared a financial loss of £73.4 million for the 2022-23 financial year, citing ongoing investments in the playing squad as the primary cause.
This figure aligns with the club’s previous financial performance.
Since the acquisition by a consortium backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) in October 2021, Newcastle has committed over £400 million to player acquisitions. Swedish striker Alexander Isak became a record-breaking signing for the club via a £63 million move from Spain’s Real Sociedad in August 2022.
Despite the financial setback, Newcastle reported robust financial growth, with revenues increasing by 39 percent to £250.3 million – up from £180 million the previous year. The surge in matchday, commercial and media rights revenues contributed significantly to this uptick.
Newcastle enjoyed a successful 2022-23 season on the field, reaching its first major cup final in 24 years – losing the EFL Cup decider to Manchester United – and securing a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, qualifying for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League.
To strengthen the club’s financial position, the ownership group injected additional capital post the accounting period ending in June 2023, aligning with PIF’s long-term investment approach. Despite positive strides, Newcastle may face player sales in the upcoming summer to comply with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
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Darren Eales, Newcastle’s Chief Executive, expressed optimism about the club’s progress.
“Newcastle United has had a very successful year both on and off the pitch,” Eales boasted.
“We grew revenues by 39 percent, with an increase in TV money, improved sponsorship deals, and a sharper focus on everything we are doing across the club.
“We continue to make progress each day as we strengthen the foundations of the long-term project that we are developing here at the club.
“Any decision we make will always be against the backdrop of the medium to long-term benefit for the club. It’s difficult to say specifically on certain players, but I can say that, if we’re going to get to where we want to get to, at times it is necessary to trade your players.”
The Magpies’ 2023-24 season has not been quite as fruitful football results-wise, slipping to 10th on the EPL ladder with less than half of the campaign remaining thanks to six losses in their last seven games, and a swift exit from the Champions League group stage.
