UEFA have fined Newcastle United £5.2m for breaching their financial rules.
This comes after a settlement was reached between the club and UEFA.
A further £6m penalty has been suspended “pending future compliance” and Newcastle United haven given a commitment to stay within their settlement agreement.
An official announcement from the club on Tuesday 30 June 2026 revealing the details.
That official club release starting: ‘Newcastle United has entered into a settlement agreement with UEFA following a breach of its Financial Sustainability Regulations in the three-year period ending June 2025. Following an overspend in relation to UEFA’s Football Earnings threshold, the club has worked closely and constructively with the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) to swiftly resolve the matter.’
The Newcastle United statement going on to say: ‘Accordingly, the club has accepted the three-year settlement, which includes a €3m financial penalty, with a further €7m suspended pending future compliance. In addition, UEFA has determined that the club will pay a further €3m due to breaching UEFA’s 70% Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) target in calendar year 2025.’
Ending their official statement: ‘Newcastle United thanks UEFA for its careful consideration and is committed to full ongoing compliance.’