Europa League win could bring bright future to Manchester United despite terrible year

 

While it is hard for Manchester United to salvage a disappointing season, Wednesday's Europa League final will go a long way in dictating the team's future, with Champions League qualification on the line and boss Ruben Amorim in the hot seat.

The once-dominant United are languishing in 16th in the Premier League standings and so winning the Europa League in Bilbao against Tottenham Hotspuris their only route back into European football.

While a loss would be a massive blow for already-reeling United fans, it would also have a huge impact on the team's bottom line with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe estimating the price on Champions League qualification is between 80 and 100 million pounds in broadcast, matchday and commercial income.

"Champions League can change everything," Amorim told reporters recently. "If you look at this moment, we are not ready to be really competitive in the Premier League and cope with the Champions League. If you are in the Champions League, you have a different budget to put a better team for next season."