GdS: How Bournemouth ended up with more TV revenue and a more valuable squad than Milan

In terms of size, you’d expect AC Milan to earn more per year than Bournemouth, but that’s not the case across the board.

Italy’s biggest issue when it comes to football is itself. As a product, Serie A is known as one of the best leagues in the world, yet it struggles to bring in the revenues which the others do. It’s a frustration and tonight’s game is a perfect representation of the situation.

Both clubs make staggering amounts every year, but they excel in different ways, leading to an interesting fact.

Bournemouth’s financial rise

As seen below, Gazzetta dello Sport, this morning, have looked at the differences between the two clubs. Historically, the Rossoneri are much bigger than tonight’s opposition and it’s still the case now.

San Siro is a much larger home than what Ruben Amorim’s side will play at tonight. The Trophy cabinet is also filled with much more splendour. Even the ownership situation: Gerry Cardinale and RedBird paid €1.2 billion, whilst Bournemouth were last sold for €150 million.

Yet, the Cherries bring in €170m of television revenue per season, with a squad value of more than €600m. Milan receive just €80m in TV rights, and the squad is valued at around €500m. Substantial differences, despite the histories of the clubs.