Real Madrid is seeking financial contributions from six Premier League clubs to cover the set-up costs of the abandoned European Super League project, the Spanish club confirmed on October 20. The six English clubs—Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur—were among the original 12 founding members of the Super League but withdrew within days of its April 2021 announcement amid widespread backlash.

According to reports, the total costs associated with establishing the Super League could amount to as much as €80 million (approximately S$115 million). Real Madrid has reportedly requested payments from these six Premier League teams to recoup part of these expenses, which have thus far been funded by Juventus, Barcelona, and Real itself. It remains unclear whether Real is also pursuing financial contributions from the other early leavers, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid.

The Premier League clubs involved have not publicly addressed the claims. Tottenham Hotspur declined to comment when approached, while the other five clubs did not immediately respond.

Following the announcement of the Super League in 2021, nine of the original 12 founding clubs withdrew, leading to the project's near-immediate collapse. Juventus eventually exited as well, with Barcelona formally withdrawing in February 2023, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining founding club in the initiative.

Reports suggest that the clubs signed a shareholders’ agreement for the European Super League Company, the entity behind the competition, though it is unclear whether this contract explicitly outlines responsibility for set-up costs.

Efforts to resolve legal disputes related to the Super League have been ongoing. In February 2023, Real Madrid, UEFA, and the European Club Association announced an “agreement of principles” intended to settle issues stemming from the failed project.