(Credit: Imago)
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Exclusive: Tottenham face instant £60m+ blow after relegation

James Murray

James holds a degree in Sports Journalism and Communications (MA) from the Real Madrid Graduate School. He has experience working for a number of local news outlets as well as the Sunday Mirror and Real Madrid TV. James is from Scunthorpe and has an affinity with Scunthorpe United, but is also a huge West Ham supporter and an expert on all things to do with the Hammers. He started working for Breaking Media in July 2023, initially writing on the Club Sites, where he specialised in West Ham content, before moving to Football Insider – where he is now an expert in football finance, speaking regularly with Stefan Borson and Keith Wyness to generate high-quality content in all things related to finance in the Premier League, Football League, and Scottish Premiership.

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Tottenham Hotspur will instantly lose more than £60million in revenue if they are relegated from the Premier League this season, sources have told Football Insider

Spurs have endured a miserable campaign to date as they currently sit 16th in the Premier League table. 

Third-bottom West Ham’s 1-0 victory over Fulham and 17th-placed Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Wednesday (4 March) saw both of those sides pull within one point of Tottenham. 

However, Igor Tudor’s side have played a game less than their relegation rivals, with Crystal Palace visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday (5 March). 

Tottenham would face severe financial repercussions if they were to lose their Premier League status over the coming months due to the significant prize money on offer in the top flight. 

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor
Igor Tudor has been appointed as Tottenham's manager until the end of the season (Credit: Imago)

Why Tottenham are facing significant revenue blow

Tottenham are in a poor run of form in the Premier League, having failed to win any of their past 10 games. 

Tudor has suffered defeat in both of his matches in charge since being drafted in as Thomas Frank’s replacement until the end of the season. 

Relegation would be unthinkable for a club like Tottenham, who have played in the top flight since 1978. 

Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham
Tottenham are facing a significant drop in revenue if they are relegated this season (Credit: Imago)

In terms of the financial impact, Southampton earned £109.2m in Premier League payments after finishing bottom of the table last season. 

Meanwhile, the clubs who were relegated to the Championship in 2023-24 – Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town – were paid £48.9m in parachute payments last season, making a £60.3m difference between the two leagues. 

That is before any potential impact to commercial and matchday revenues are factored in, with a club like Tottenham having much less appeal in the second tier compared to the Premier League. 

Why Tottenham are already facing commercial issue

It has already been revealed Tottenham have lost a key sponsor worth millions following their on-field struggles. 

The Telegraph reported on 19 February the long-standing partner has notified the north London giants its deal will end this summer, with others believed to be weighing up whether to follow suit. 

It comes as a major blow to Spurs after they have enjoyed strong commercial growth since moving into their 62,850-capacity stadium in 2019. 

A shot of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from the corner flag.
Tottenham could struggle to sell out their stadium in the Championship (Credit: Getty Images)

Deloitte’s 2026 Money League revealed Tottenham’s commercial revenue stood at £277m last season, helping them record an overall turnover of £565m. 

However, relegation to the Championship would severely impact those numbers. 

Tudor now has 10 games to turn the club’s form around as he looks to keep them in the Premier League this season. 

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