Newcastle United Posts £73m Loss Amid Continued Squad Investment
Despite losses, club remains compliant with Premier League profit and sustainability rules, but may need to sell key players.
- Newcastle United posted a £73m loss for the 2022-23 season, despite a £70m rise in turnover to £250m, largely due to continued investment in the playing squad.
- The club generated an operating profit of £20.1m before the costs associated with writing down players' contracts were applied.
- Despite the losses, Newcastle are compliant with Premier League profit and sustainability rules, according to chief executive Darren Eales.
- Newcastle may have to sell key players to remain compliant with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations.
- Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley was loaned £600,000 in November 2022 and a further £659,056 in August 2023 for certain legal fees, which had not been repaid as of 30 June 2023.