The Athletic adds football finance writer, focusing on stories

A new football writer is joining The Athletic to explore the complicated world of football finance. The writer's passion for the sport started at a young age while watching Sunderland play. They were captivated by numbers and statistics and their love for the game grew deeper with each match. As a child, the writer would learn about match results and even invented their own tournaments. They became known for their extensive knowledge of football stats. This fascination with football continued into adulthood, leading them to write a book about Sunderland and pursue a career that combines football with finance. The writer is excited to take on this new role, which also involves risks. They appreciate The Athletic's commitment to quality sports journalism and aim to bring insightful coverage of important financial topics in football. In the upcoming weeks, they plan to investigate the financial situations of various clubs, including Manchester United and Manchester City. The goal is to uncover important stories that affect the sport, focusing not just on the big clubs but also on lower-league teams and organizations like FIFA. The writer invites readers to share any stories or topics they think deserve more coverage.