Man United reveal how much money they've SAVED with sacked boss Ruben Amorim taking over at AC Milan - as they try to rake in more cash by selling bits of the pitch for £125!

Manchester United saved £8.5million when Ruben Amorim took over as head coach of AC Milan, the club’s latest financial results have revealed.

United reported in May that the total compensation due to Amorim and his staff could rise to a maximum of £16.7m. But his appointment as Milan boss in June meant United have paid £8.2m, less than half that figure.

Wednesday’s results also revealed that the cost of financing United’s debt has now rocketed past the £1billion mark since the Glazer family’s leveraged takeover.

The club’s annual figures show that United paid £69.6m – an increase of £48.4m or 228.3 per cent from the previous year – in interest and other finance costs.

The overall debt itself still stands at more than £1bn despite the cost-cutting measures imposed by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos which contributed to United turning a £18.4m operating loss into a £22.6m over the last year.

It consists of £577.6m of historic debt from the Glazer takeover in 2005, £111.4m owing on the club’s revolving credit facility and outstanding transfer fees.

Ineos co-owned Man United have announced record revenue of £677.6m for the 2025-26 season

The Americans’ £790m buyout has been the biggest factor in United bleeding over £1bn in the last two decades, and that infuriates fans who are fiercely opposed to the Glazers’ ownership and increasingly disillusioned with the Ratcliffe regime.

After spending just £163m in the transfer market this summer – substantially less than many of their rivals – United are 12th in the Premier League table after one win in five games.

The club are also at odds with large sections of the fanbase over their attempts to increase revenue and, more recently, crack down on ticket touts.

It has also emerged that emails have been sent out to members and season ticket holders offering them the chance to buy miniature squares of the Old Trafford turf – which was re-laid in the summer for the first time in 14 years – for £125.

United laid a new playing surface at the 'Theatre of Dreams' for the first time in 14 years over the summer, and the old pitch has been cut into 7cm x 7cm squares.

Those squares have been packaged in acrylic cubes and are being sent out to supporters who want them in a smart black casing.

The United website reads: 'Take home a piece of Old Trafford with this official turf cube, perfect for fans who want a keepsake from one of the most famous pitches in the world.

'Carefully preserved, this piece of turf makes a priceless memento of iconic games played at home and keeps the memories of match days alive.

The sacking of Ruben Amorim in January cost the club £8.5million in compensation

'Perfect for gifting to passionate Reds, this turf cube makes a great addition to desks or can be displayed in a cabinet with other Manchester United collectibles.'

The club have described the purchasable turf as a 'one-of-a-kind collector’s item' to club members and season-ticket holders in an email offering them 'exclusive' early access.

Despite the huge debt and costs of servicing it, United are still committed to building a new £2bn stadium. The latest financial results revealed that the club spent £63.5m in June on a 25-acre triangle of land located 350 metres away from Old Trafford.

While United were able to announce record revenues of £677.6m despite not playing in Europe last season, they reported an overall net loss of £43m – up from £33m last year – which sources say demonstrates the importance of maintaining financial discipline.

Chief executive Omar Berrada said: ‘We are pleased to have secured record revenues which demonstrates the underlying strength of our business, particularly in a season without European football.

United are selling small cubes of last season's Old Trafford turf to fans for £125

‘This shows the direct impact of the work we have been doing over the past two years. It also proves Manchester United’s enduring popularity and commercial strength.

‘While these results confirm that we are on the right trajectory, we will continue to take a disciplined approach to ensure our finances remain sustainable.’

Commercial revenue for the year was down £16m and sponsorship revenue by £27.9m, partly due to United having no training kit sponsor following the end of their partnership with Tezos.

The club have since signed a record £20m-a-year deal with Betway, as well as replacing sleeve sponsor DXC Technology with SumUp.

Retail & merchandising revenue for the year was up £11.9m, and broadcasting revenue by £33.9m due to United finishing third in the Premier League after Michael Carrick replaced Amorim in January.

Matchday revenue was down £6.8m due to the club’s shortest season since the First World War. Not playing in Europe and going out of both domestic cup competitions at the first hurdle meant that United played just 40 games.