UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body has allowed both Manchester United and Manchester City to compete in Europe this season after initial concerns over their participation.
This is due to the fact that the owners of both Premier League clubs also control other teams who have qualified for the Champions League and Europa League, something many would consider a conflict of interest.
Man City and Girona of La Liga, both members of the City Football Group, have qualified for the Champions League. Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup alongside Nice, another Ligue 1 club owned by Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS business.
According to Sky Sports, UEFA has resolved any reservations and will allow Manchester United and Manchester City to compete in Europe throughout the 2024/25 season.
They have, however, imposed some restrictions, including the prohibition on player transfers between teams. According to ESPN, Manchester United’s pursuit for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo has already been blocked this summer, but there are still issues over multi-club ownership.