Premier League: Hotel Sales to Related Firms Allowed
- Premier League clubs will continue to have the ability to sell hotels and other fixed assets to companies linked to their owners without facing penalties.A recent vote to...
- This decision means that clubs like Chelsea can still engage in these types of sales.
- The club also sold its women’s team to a related entity for £200 million, a deal that remains under review.
Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, are still permitted to sell hotels to associated firms without repercussions. A vote to alter the fixed asset regulations failed, preserving a controversial loophole that allows these transactions.This ruling enables clubs to potentially inflate profits and navigate financial fair play regulations.News Directory 3 delves into the ramifications of this decision, providing clarity on the implications for club finances and future compliance. Explore the details behind the failed vote and uncover the potential long-term effects on the Premier league. Discover what’s next …
Premier League Clubs Retain Hotel Sales Loophole
Updated June 4, 2025
Premier League clubs will continue to have the ability to sell hotels and other fixed assets to companies linked to their owners without facing penalties.A recent vote to change rules regarding these transactions did not receive sufficient support among the clubs.
This decision means that clubs like Chelsea can still engage in these types of sales. In 2023, Chelsea sold two hotels to a related company and included the revenue in their profit and sustainability calculations, a move that stirred controversy.
The club also sold its women’s team to a related entity for £200 million, a deal that remains under review. The Premier League had previously approved the hotel sales.
According to the PA news agency