Clubs always try to ensure that every form of financial commitment ranging from player transfers, wages, taxes, facilities, etc., are being managed efficiently without incurring huge debts.
But it is extremely difficult for clubs (especially those competing at the highest level) to stay totally debt-free.
clubs with the most debt
| # | Club | League | Debt |
| 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | €1.35B |
| 2 | Juventus | Serie A | €900M |
| 3 | Tottenham | Premier League | €826M |
| 4 | Inter | Serie A | €702M |
| 5 | AC Milan | Serie A | €666M |
| 6 | Real Madrid | La Liga | €662M |
| 7 | Arsenal | Premier League | €625M |
| 8 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | €523M |
| 9 | Manchester United | Premier League | €450M |
| 10 | Liverpool | Premier League | €386M |
