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Man Utd risk £900m adidas contract being TERMINATED if they’re relegated as club sit in drop zone at international break

MANCHESTER UNITED face a financial disaster if they are relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season. The Red Devils currently find themselves in 18th in the table with just eight points from their opening 10 games.…

By Emillia Hawkins · The Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:24 PM

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Manchester United risk having their £900 million Adidas contract terminated with one year's notice if relegated.
Adidas also holds the option to halve its annual £90 million payment to £45 million in the Championship.
Manchester United currently sit 18th in the Premier League with eight points from their first 10 matches.

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Manchester United risk having their £900 million kit sponsorship with Adidas terminated or substantially reduced if they are relegated to the Championship. The club currently sits in 18th place in the Premier League after securing just eight points and one win from their opening 10 matches, leaving head coach Michael Carrick on the brink of being sacked before their upcoming clash against Liverpool.

Under the terms of their 10-year contract signed in 2023, Adidas has the option to terminate the deal with one year's notice upon relegation. Alternatively, the manufacturer can halve its £90 million annual payout to £45 million for any season United spends outside the top flight, alongside existing £10 million annual penalties for missing Champions League qualification.

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