Aston Villa is set to sell its women’s team, Aston Villa Women, in a £55 million deal to avert a breach of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
This move, similar to a past strategy by Chelsea, aims to inject crucial funds into the club ahead of today’s accounting deadline.
The plan involves selling 10% of the women’s team to an external investor for £5.5 million, with the remaining 90% acquired by the club’s parent company, controlled by Nassef Sawiris.
This internal transaction will significantly boost the club’s financial figures, helping them comply with Premier League regulations.
While this sale addresses PSR concerns, UEFA’s financial rules for European competitions do not recognize such asset sales. Aston Villa, which has qualified for Europe, must still adhere to UEFA’s stricter spending limits.
The club has reportedly agreed a plan with UEFA to reduce its spending ratio by 10% over the next two years.
In addition to the women’s team, Villa is exploring selling other assets, including “The Warehouse,” a music and event space valued at £50 million.
Despite these efforts, the club may still need to sell a men’s first-team player, such as Emiliano Martinez or Morgan Rogers, to fully meet UEFA’s demands.
