Liverpool FC: a record turnover of £455m (+25%) and net profit of £125m in 2017-18

Liverpool FC (Premier League) have posted a record turnover of £455m (€519m on 31/05/2018) for the financial year 2018 (from 01/06/2017 to 31/05/2018), up 25% compared to 2017 (£364m/€416.6m on 31/05/2017), according to the English club on 08/02/2019.

"The majority of those increases are a result of qualification for the Champions League and the additional games progressing through to the final. The club did not participate in any European competition in the previous season, 2016-17," explained Liverpool FC, which posted a net profit of £125m (€142.6m) on 31/05/2018, versus £39m (€44.6m) the previous year.

"All three revenue streams saw rises with media revenue increasing by £66m to £220m (+43%), commercial revenue increasing by £17m to £154m (+13%) and match revenue increasing by £7m to £81m (+10%). £137m came into the club from player transfers - all of that, plus further investment, has been reinvested back into the squad taking the total outgoings on new players in excess of £190m (€216.7m)," said the Merseyside club.

"During the reporting period (financial year 2018), the…