Overview

• Aston Villa reported a loss of £119.6 million ($151 million) in its latest financial year, raising concerns about its future transfer strategies.
• The club insists it operates within the English Premier League's financial rules, which allow losses up to £105 million over three years, with certain deductions.
• Investments in infrastructure, the women's team, and the academy are among the factors contributing to the club's financial strategy.
• Aston Villa's revenue increased to £217.7 million, up from £178.4 million the previous year, despite the significant loss.
• The club's performance on the field is on an upward trajectory, currently in a Champions League qualifying spot and advancing in the Europa Conference League.