IT’S no secret that football and big business go hand-in-hand. Behind the scenes, there are huge sums of money at stake.
Investment platform eToro has published an in-depth report that reveals the buying, selling and investment habits of Europe’s elite clubs over the past few years.
You don’t need to be a football fan to know that player acquisition isn’t just about winning matches – it’s about bottom-line profits, too.
Just as important as scouting for rising, small-league stars is knowing the right moment to let go of established names to generate the maximum profits.
This report from eToro offers an absolutely fascinating windowpane into the business dealings of clubs including Premier League treble-winners Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica and dozens more.