Sunderland confirm £200 million turnover and set out owners’ summer investment programme after fan meeting | OneFootball

At a mid-May Supporters’ Collective meeting, a £200 million turnover with global reach, up from £44 million within a 30-mile radius, was confirmed, along with a significant summer infrastructure investment programme with Delaware. According to Sunderland Echo, these updates were shared with fan groups.

Sunderland finished seventh under Regis Le Bris to qualify for the Europa League. Recent organisational changes were strategically planned rather than reactive.

Investment priorities include refitting hospitality boxes, refurbishing 30-year-old areas and expanding safe standing. There will be wow-factor enhancements at stadium entry points and significant academy investment. LED upgrades will improve both revenue and the fan experience.

The business and football departments are to be prudently scaled this summer, creating a different organisation while maintaining a strong connection with the local community. The broader aim is to compete and succeed commercially in a wider market.

Attendees from Sunderland included interim chief executive Tom Burwell and director of football Florent Ghisolfi, alongside Paul Kingsmore, Georgi Rusev, Steve Wood, Emily Jewitt and Chris Waters. Fan groups represented included the Branch Liaison Council, Red and White Army and the Senior Supporters Association, as well as individual supporters.

Source: Sunderland Echo