Man United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe slashes director pay as £2.6m drop revealed in docs

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The documents showed Man United’s highest-paid director, who remains unknown, saw their salary fall from £1.54million in 2023-24 to £1.53m last season. VISIT THE FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How Man United are reducing their wage billMan United missed out on European football last season after finishing 15th in the Premier League table, potentially playing a part in their highest-paid director receiving a pay cut.

Financial YearSalary2017-18£4.15m2018-19£3.16m2021-22£1.94m2022-23£2.56m2023-24£1.54m2024-25£1.53mMan United’s highest-paid director’s salary since 2017-18 (Credit: Kieran Maguire)There has been a conscious effort to bring down the overall wage bill at Old Trafford over the past couple of years. Companies House documents show Man United’s wages dropped from £365m in 2023-24 to £313m last season, with Liverpool paying the highest total in the Premier League at £428m after being crowned champions.

Man United’s wage bill could rise by £30m if they qualify for the Champions League this season due to clauses in their players’ contracts. How much revenue do Man United generate?In terms of the financial picture at Old Trafford, Man United have lost ground on some of their Premier League rivals.