Manchester United could potentially miss out on a whopping £50million if they fail to win the Europa League this season.
Manchester United have failed to finish in the top four once again this season but the Red Devils still stand a chance of earning a Champions League place next season if they manage to beat Ajax Amsterdam in the final of the Europa League on May 24th.
United clearly have a lot riding on the Europa League final and it has been reported by the BBC that the fallen English giants could be dealt with a £50million blow if they go on to lose the encounter against Ajax at Stockholm.
Failure to qualify for the Champions League for a second successive year would trigger a £21m penalty clause in United's 10-year, £750m sponsorship deal with Adidas, while they will also miss out on potential earnings of around £30million due to their absence in Europe's elite club competition next season.
The Old Trafford club's financial officer Cliff Baty said: "For us the bigger prize is Adidas and Champions League."
Source: tribalfootball.com