Monaco must generate around €100m from player sales to cover a budget deficit, with owner Dmitry Rybolovlev having provided no personal funding for the club’s development or running costs over the past two years.
According to L’Equipe, the Russian businessman began exploring the possibility of selling Monaco in 2024. That process was put on hold in 2025.
Rybolovlev continues to receive reports on the club’s financial performance but is no longer contributing funds. He has valued Monaco at €300m.
To maintain their budget at its current level, Monaco need to raise €100m through outgoing transfers. The club’s finances therefore remain dependent on significant player sales rather than investment from its owner.
Monaco have already sold Maghnes Akliouche to Paris Saint-Germain and attempted to negotiate the departure of Aleksandr Golovin to both Zenit and Spartak Moscow.
However, the Russia international chose to remain with Monaco.
