- European qualification could mean a punishment being handed to Everton.
- Stems from Everton’s sale of their women’s team in the 2024-25 season.
- Selling the women’s team allowed the Toffees to generate £49.2m profit.
Everton’s accounts for the 2024-25 season made much easier reading than in recent years, but the threat of a punishment from UEFA lurks.
They recorded a club-record turnover of £196.7m – an increase of £9.8m following the 2023-24 season – and had a relatively reduced loss during this financial period of £8.6m.
While these figures are an improvement based on Everton’s recent business, the Blues could still be punished by UEFA should they qualify for European football next season.
Everton could be punished for selling their women’s team
Speaking to footballinsider247, finance expert Stefan Borson claimed the Toffees could be hit with a punishment if they were to qualify for any European competitions.
He said: “The women’s team sale was £49.2m of profit, so that suggests that without that they would have failed PSR for last season.
“But if they were to qualify for Europe this season, when we get to June 2027, and the football earnings test is put in place for UEFA for the season where they’re in, they will almost certainly fail the European system.”
Borson added that the punishment would likely be a fine, and the club would probably pay it, as there are several other clubs that find themselves in a similar situation.
Astute business from Everton shows promising signs
Should Everton qualify for Europe, the fine they will almost certainly be handed is shallow water for the club.
Having overcome multiple points deductions in the 2023-24 season, a fine will not hurt in the grand scheme of things.
The sale of Everton’s women’s team ensured the club did not go into further turmoil with regard to PSR, and meant the Toffees could have a relatively stress-free final season at Goodison Park.
This move by The Friedkin Group spotlights their business acumen and offers excitement as they continue to actively seek out more commercial opportunities since making the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The club’s financial recovery under TFG has been significant and has been bolstered by record turnover and strategic sales. While the divestment of the women’s team may have averted a domestic PSR penalty, a potential UEFA fine if they qualify for Europe appears a manageable hurdle compared to recent turmoil.
