Top 10 clubs in Europe by net debt

NYON, SWITZERLAND - JULY 18:  The UEFA logo is seen on the UEFA Champions League trophy as it is prepared for the UEFA 2014/15 Champions League third qualifying rounds draw at the UEFA headquarters, The House of European Football, on July 18, 2014 in Nyon, Switzerland.  (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images for UEFA)
UEFA released the Club Licensing Benchmarking Report for the financial year 2015.

#1 Manchester United FC, €536 million

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31:  Paul Pogba #6 of Manchester United celebrates after he scores a goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on December 31, 2016 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Manchester United have the highest net debt of all teams across Europe as per UEFA’s report
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On one hand Manchester United became the first English team to earn over half a billion pounds in a single year last September. On the other hand, their debt rose by 25% to €536 million for FY15 and is a comfortable €200 million above the second-placed Benfica. However, the record revenues mean United are well placed to handle the massive debt.

Further, the £750 million deal with kit manufacturer Adidas over 10 years is a testament to their brand value and financial might. Barring a failure to get into Champions League for an extended period of time, Manchester United are and will remain a force to reckon with.

Also, the massive TV deal in England in itself is a huge financial asset to a club like United and sets them apart from clubs in other European leagues.

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