In football, some thrive with money, some don't; it's not the 'money-driven' era

977Iti

"Anyone following football closely knows that over the past decade, the football landscape has seen significant changes. The most prominent change came with the arrival of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich at Chelsea, which sparked the 'money-driven' culture in the Premier League. Backed by substantial funds, Chelsea clinched numerous championships. Traditional powerhouses like Arsenal, lacking investment, gradually fell behind in competitiveness. Only recently, when Arsenal also began to invest heavily, did their performance improve. In modern football, investment is a prerequisite for success. Without it, the chances of success decrease.

This summer, Premier League clubs have engaged in substantial spending, with Chelsea spending €294 million in the 2022 summer window, and even Tottenham, usually conservative with finances, investing €170 million. However, despite these massive expenditures, both Chelsea and Tottenham have struggled in the Premier League.

This leads me to question whether success in football solely relies on big spending. While significant investment is undoubtedly a key factor in winning titles, I see Chelsea and Tottenham's investments as somewhat directionless, resembling headless flies tossing money around. They seem to buy players solely based on their market fame, without considering their actual team needs. As a Manchester United fan, this situation feels familiar, as Manchester United has also been guilty of reckless spending in recent years.

Therefore, I believe that the era of pure 'money-driven football' has passed. Nowadays, while spending money remains necessary, the key is how wisely it is spent, especially when everyone is doing the same. It's about how much homework each club does to build their team intelligently. In this context, Manchester City, the cross-town rival of Manchester United, stands as a prime example. They rose with significant financial backing but never settled for just that. Their emphasis on youth development, scouting systems, and training facilities has earned them numerous honors, proving that building a team is as crucial as spending money."

Yamini003

To be honest, spending money to buy players can be effective, but as you mentioned, what's the point if you purchase players who don't fit the team? You lose money, don't win trophies, perform poorly, and face criticism – it's not worth it in the end.

Shri0001

I applaud you, you are absolutely right, and I agree.

Shri

Manchester United's willingness to spend money freely shows their strong financial power. There are investors willing to foot the bill, and it's a reminder that football is also a business.

Sona59

As the saying goes, money isn't everything, but it's essential.

Nimmi3

How can we be so sure that it's no longer "money-driven football" now? It's just that some people have invested wisely, while others have invested in the wrong direction.

Janak9955

It's still money-driven football; just signing any player costs hundreds of millions.