Celtic ranked among Europe’s most financially stable clubs | OneFootball

Celtic have earned a place among Europe’s financial heavyweights, after being ranked eighth in the continent’s financial stability standings by Off The Pitch. The Hoops are punching well above their weight, joining an elite group that includes the likes of Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Despite operating in a smaller market, Celtic posted a £44 million profit in their most recent accounts—thanks in large part to smart transfer business, including the sales of Kieran Tierney and Jota. Their EBITDA margin of 15.3%—a key measure of financial efficiency—places them just behind City (17.3%) and Napoli (30.6%), showcasing Celtic’s savvy off the field. Not to mention the fact that Celtic have re-signed both KT and the Superstar from Portugal.

Kieran Tierney holds the Scottish Cup Trophy following the Scottish Cup Final between Motherwell and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

The club’s return on assets (RoA) of 9.3% also beats several European giants, reinforcing their reputation as one of the continent’s most sustainable football operations.

With only Manchester City ahead of them among British clubs, Celtic are showing that sharp financial management and footballing ambition can go hand in hand—making them a model of modern success both on and off the pitch. Fans will be pleased by the sustainability at the club but will be eager for the club to reinvent into looking to compete in Europe.