Manchester City owner raises $650m in one of football’s biggest deals
New money to fund expansion for Abu Dhabi-controlled City Football Group
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According to the Financial Times, City’s parent company (CFG) has raised $650m in one of football’s biggest ever debt deals as it steps up investment in its international network of football clubs.
Separately, CFG has also organised a revolving credit facility worth £100m with the same finance providers, though it is understood it has no immediate intention to draw down on the facility.
The new debt deal ties the group closely to western financial institutions.
Due to the pandemic which has impacted similarly on all clubs, Manchester City’s revenue fell to £478m in the 2019-2020 season, down from £535m the year before. A net loss resulted of £126m from a net profit of £10m.