The Deloitte Football Money League is based on the revenues generated by Europe’s ‘Elite’ and makes for interesting reading.
10. AC Milan: €263.5m (£216m)
Italian’s side’s star is certainly on the wain and Clarence Seedorf will have to battle manfully to lead the San Siro side back up the rich-list table but will need to be in the Champions League next season in order to do so.
9. Juventus: €272.4m (£223m)
One imagines that Antonio Conte’s side would have to show more metal outside of Italy to really accrue serious wealth though clearly the Turin side are in a league of their own domestically.
8. Arsenal: €284.3m (£233m)
Arsenal have proven they are now more than capable, and willing, of making big money offers for players and with silverware back on the table the North London club could soon rise up this table.
7. Chelsea: €303.4m (£248m)
The West London side saw a drop in revenue and Roman Abramovich will be keen to see his side challenge for the Premier League title and the presence of Jose Mourinho could well help in the club’s pursuit of growth.
6. Manchester City: €316.2m (£259m)
Man City moved up one place on this list despite finishing last term without any silverware. Manuel Pellegrini has been backed well in the transfer market and a renewed push for a lengthier run in the Champions League could further improve revenue at the Etihad Stadium.
5. Paris Saint Germain; €398.8m (£326m)
“PSG are the fastest climber in this year’s Money League, claiming the highest ever position for a French club,” said Houlihan, senior manager in the sports business group at Deloitte
“We expect to see them become a mainstay in the top five in years to come, backed by their ambitious Qatari owners and strong commercial support.
“The high-profile signing of David Beckham in the second half of the 2012-13 season only served to enhance the club’s worldwide profile.”
4. Man Utd: €423.8m (£347m)
Worrying times for the Old Trafford side who fell out of the top three in this listing for the first time ever, though perhaps there is no urgent need to press the panic button.
“Whilst Manchester United drop one place in the Money League, a number of the club’s recent commercial deals will boost revenue in 2013-14, so this fall to fourth place may only be temporary,” says Austin Houlihan
“Beyond 2013-14, consistent qualification for the Champions League is key in United challenging to regain top spot in the Money League, a position it last held in 2003-04.”
3. Bayern Munich: €431.2m (£354m)
There’s nothing like a treble winning success to get the money pouring in with total revenue up 17%.
2. Barcelona: €482.6m (£395m)
Nou Camp side’s revenue stayed largely the same and the Catalan side, buoyed by clinching the La Liga crown, remain in second place on this list.
1. Real Madrid: €518.9m (£425m)
The Spanish giants have spent heavily over the summer but increases in commercial and broadcast revenue as well as money spinning pre-season and mid-season friendlies, which bring in big bucks, have helped them stay top for a record ninth consecutive year.
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