It’s United Podcast / Episode 12
Kieran Maguire
Kieran Maguire - How Manchester United Ended Up In Massive Debt, And What The Future Holds
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire breaks down Manchester United’s finances: the Glazer takeover, the mechanics of the club’s debt, the stock-market listing, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment, and what comes next.
20 Feb 2026 · 1h 06m · Club voices
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Show notes
- The Glazer leveraged buyout
- How United’s debt and interest payments work
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% stake explained
- Bond financing and the club’s financial future