Manchester United are set to suffer a massive financial blow of £80 million following their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final and their disappointing Premier League campaign.

The Red Devils lost 1-0 to their Premier League rivals in Bilbao on Wednesday, with Brennan Johnson scoring the decisive goal in the first half. The defeat has significant financial implications for the club beyond just missing out on silverware.

Had United won the Europa League final, they would have qualified for next season's Champions League, which would have earned them a substantial £70 million payment. Instead, their 16th-place finish in the Premier League means they will not participate in any European competition next season.

The financial impact includes several components. United will lose the £30 million they earned this season in UEFA TV money from the Europa League. Additionally, matchday receipts are expected to drop by approximately £20 million due to having about five fewer home fixtures at Old Trafford next season.

Further compounding their financial woes, a £10 million penalty clause in their new deal with kit manufacturer Adidas will be triggered for the 2025-26 season due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League.

The club's poor Premier League performance will also result in approximately £22.4 million less in prize and TV money compared to last season when they finished eighth.

This financial setback comes at a challenging time for Manchester United under new manager Ruben Amorim, who now faces the difficult task of rebuilding the team without the financial boost and prestige of European football to attract top talent.

The Europa League final defeat has already sparked debate among fans and pundits, with Rio Ferdinand questioning Amorim's team selection and Alan Shearer describing some of the manager's decisions as "embarrassing." United player Alejandro Garnacho also appeared to criticize the manager, noting he only played 20 minutes in the final.