Premier League clubs have agreed to a new financial model to replace Profit and Sustainability rules. This new system would allow clubs to spend up to 85% of their revenue on transfers, wages, and agent fees.
Summary
- Fans believe the current Profit and Sustainability Rules restricted ambitious clubs.
- Concerns arise regarding favoring established clubs with higher revenue.
- Speculation on potential for clubs to attract wealthy sponsors post-rule change.
Reactions to New Financial Model
Fan Manifesto8 expressed dissatisfaction with the previous Financial Fair Play rules, labeling them a farce that favored elite clubs.
Impact on Wealthy Sponsorships
Fan AdornVirtue questioned the logic of allowing clubs to spend up to 85% of revenue, potentially benefiting top clubs disproportionately.
Backlash on Gulf State Influence
Jorcon74 raised concerns about the influence of Gulf States benefiting from the new financial model.
As a relative outsider, Friendly-Profit-8590 acknowledged the need for a change but emphasized the importance of holding past rule-breakers accountable.
Stravven criticized the timing of the rule change, pointing out the advantage it could give clubs with lucrative sponsorships.
InstructionOk9520 expressed fears that the new model could lead to bankruptcy for many clubs.