Real Madrid demand Premier League 'Big Six' pay European Super League exit costs

Real Madrid are reportedly pushing for the six Premier League clubs that originally joined the European Super League project to cover a portion of the venture's setup costs. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham were among the founding members who signed a shareholders' agreement in 2021 before withdrawing following widespread public backlash.

Financial liability for the breakaway project

According to media reports, officials at the Bernabeu believe these English clubs should be held liable for the initial expenses, which could reach as high as €80 million. Real Madrid remains the only participant still committed to the project after other European giants, including Barcelona, Juventus, and AC Milan, eventually pulled out.

"I'm not going to take my time to explain what a binding contract is here. But the fact is, the clubs can't leave."

Florentino Perez

The Spanish club is currently strengthening its business operations, with reports suggesting they are closing in on the appointment of Bernd Reichart. Reichart previously served as the CEO of A22, the management company responsible for overseeing the Super League's various iterations, including the proposed 'Unify League' model.

"We have two rights: to be compensated for our losses, and to arrange a competition in the future, and we will tirelessly pursue both."

Florentino Perez

Despite the collapse of the original vision, club president Florentino Perez continues to insist that the project has a future, citing recent legal developments regarding the rights to organize independent football competitions.