Overview
- The CIES Football Observatory report, published Thursday, places Manchester United 19th worldwide with €271m (£189m) earned from selling academy graduates since July 2016.
- Among English clubs over 10 years, United rank fourth, behind Chelsea on £386m, Manchester City on about £353m, and Aston Villa on £265m.
- Using a five-year view, Chelsea lead on £320m, Manchester City follow on £278m, Aston Villa are third on £256m, and United sit seventh on £192m.
- United have increased sales in recent seasons, with Alejandro Garnacho’s £40m move to Chelsea their largest academy transfer in the period.
- CIES defines an academy player as someone who spent at least three seasons at a club between ages 15 and 21, and Benfica top the 10-year global list on about £514m.