Liverpool FC: a record turnover of £533m (+17%) and a pre-tax profit of £42m in 2018-19

Liverpool FC (Premier League) posted a record turnover of £533m (€604.7m on 31/05/2019) for the 2019 financial year (01/06/2018 to 31/05/2019), up 17% compared to the financial year 2018 (£455m/€519m on 31/05/2018), announced the English club on 27/02/2020.

"The increase in turnover is a result of a new UEFA Champions League broadcasting deal which commenced in this period, a second-placed finish in the Premier League and higher partnership and merchandising value," explained Liverpool FC, which posted a pre-tax profit of £42m (€47.6m) on 31/05/2019, compared to £125m (€142.6m) the previous year.

"Turnover increased during the period by £78m to £533m, which represents sustained growth across the club and enabled the further investment (£223m/€253m) into the playing squad. All three revenue streams saw rises, with media revenue increasing by £41m to £261m (+19%), commercial revenue increasing by £34m to £188m (+22%), and match revenue increasing by £3.5m to £84m (+4%)," highlighted the Merseyside (Liverpool, ENG) club.

"Liverpool maintained its seventh position in the Deloitte…