Ammon News - Real Madrid are seeking contributions towards the setup costs of the failed European Super League project from ​the six Premier League clubs that withdrew shortly after its ‌launch, the Spanish side confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday.

The Athletic reported that the total costs could reach €80 million ($89.9 million). Real are seeking payments from ​Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham ​Hotspur.

The six were among nine of the competition's 12 ⁠founding clubs that withdrew within three days of its launch ​in 2021 amid widespread opposition.
Real did not immediately confirm whether they ​were also seeking payments from the other three early leavers, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid said the six English clubs were liable ​for costs incurred in establishing the competition, which have so ​far been covered by Juventus, Barcelona and Real.

Tottenham declined to comment while the ‌other ⁠five Premier League clubs did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

The Athletic reported that the clubs signed a shareholders' agreement for the European Super League Company, the holding company ​behind the competition, ​although it is ⁠unclear whether the contract explicitly set out their liability for setup costs.

The Super League collapsed shortly ​after its launch following the withdrawal of the ​nine clubs.

Juventus ⁠subsequently pulled out of the project and Barcelona formally withdrew in February, leaving Real Madrid as its sole remaining founding club.
Real, UEFA ⁠and ​European Football Clubs announced an agreement ​of principles on February 11 aimed at resolving their Super League-related legal disputes.


Reuters