Stefan Borson: Aston Villa man is ‘amazing success story’ after twist

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That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider it would be a “major achievement” if Villa can qualify for the Champions League this season. Villa have benefited financially from their European exploits, with a potential return to the Champions League set to provide them with a further boost. 💰 Aston Villa Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, NSWE investment, and the latest Villa Park stadium expansion news.

VISIT THE VILLA FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How Aston Villa recorded £17m profitVilla’s revenue increased dramatically from £276million in 2023-24 to £378m after reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League last season. Financial MetricValueRevenue£378mWages£273mProfit£17mAston Villa’s accounts for last seasonSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed Villa’s latest accounts and the importance of qualifying for the Champions League.

“The reality is that even in the Champions League season for Aston Villa, you’ve still got a challenge on the operating side because the overall non-Champions League revenue is still too low, and they’ve still got a journey to go to build that up. “A lot of them haven’t even played that particularly well, but somehow they’re in the position where they could be in the Champions League.” How Aston Villa are closing in on ‘amazing achievement’Borson praised Emery for his work at Villa Park as he looks to help his side secure Champions League football this season.