TBR Football understands that one of Manchester United’s most important commercial contracts, their shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with DXC Technology, expires at the end of the season.

The American IT and consultancy services firm struck a global partnership with United ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, which is reportedly worth £20m per season.

That makes the agreement the third-most lucrative in the club’s commercial inventory, behind the alliances with Adidas and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon brand.

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When the deal was announced, it was characterised only as a ‘multi-year’ arrangement and there has been no word from the club about when exactly it would be up for renewal.

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However, industry sources have informed TBR Football that 2025-26 is the final year of the contract, and both Manchester United and DXC Technology are now considering their options.

United’s commercial income – in tandem with the country’s highest matchday revenues – has been their saving grace during their years in the wilderness on the pitch, insulating them from consequences that would have crippled other less well-resourced clubs.

In 2024-25, the Red Devils’ income from licensing, merchandise sales, events and other commercial revenue streams totalled £333m, a...