Real Madrid, who recently secured the second spot in Deloitte’s Money League rankings, are facing the possibility of penalties due to undisclosed expenses worth €122 million in their latest financial statements.
Despite their formidable financial strength, the Spanish powerhouse is currently being investigated for potential irregularities in their financial reporting, which has raised concerns about their fiscal practices.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Real Madrid’s financial report shows a significant amount of €122 million categorized as “other operating expenses” that remains unexplained and unaccounted for.
Allegations have surfaced suggesting that a portion of these expenses may be related to repayments associated with a transaction involving private equity group Providence, which pertains to the sale of future marketing income.
Real Madrid is currently being questioned regarding whether these transactions should be categorized as debt rather than revenue.
As part of their agreement with Providence, the La Liga giants were granted the ability to temporarily halt borrowing in order to cover salary expenses.
Since entering into this agreement in 2017, Real Madrid has failed to provide evidence or confirmation regarding the repayment structure to Providence.
This lack of transparency raises concerns about compliance with UEFA’s financial regulations. Additionally, La Liga enforces stringent salary budgets that rely on club revenue, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding Real Madrid’s financial practices.