Man City Earn Over £4m in UEFA Payouts
Sources have revealed to Football Insider that Manchester City received more than £4 million from UEFA under its Euro 2024 club benefits programme. The scheme, which has distributed £198 million to 901 clubs across Europe’s 55 football associations, compensates teams for releasing players to participate in UEFA national competitions. These include the 2020-21 and 2022-23 Nations League, European qualifiers, and the upcoming Euro 2024.
Payments were made evenly for each player released for Nations League and qualifying matches, while clubs received a set amount per day for players involved in the Euros. English clubs collectively received £39.9 million through the programme.
Man City topped the list among English teams with a £4.4 million payout, followed by Arsenal with £3.3 million. Liverpool earned £3 million, Manchester United received £2.7 million, and Chelsea brought in £2.2 million.
Injury Concerns and Missed Title for Man City
Manchester City fell short of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title, with Liverpool taking the crown. Despite a sluggish start to the season, City have shown improvement and currently sit third in the standings. They remain in contention for a trophy with an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on the horizon.
However, the squad has been plagued by injuries, raising concerns about the intense match schedule’s toll on players. Rodri has been one of the most significant absences, sidelined with a serious knee injury since September.
£30m Windfall from Club World Cup
City are also preparing for the upcoming Club World Cup in the U.S., scheduled from 15 June to 13 July. Alongside Chelsea, they are guaranteed a £30 million payout for participating. The tournament includes 32 teams, with the eventual winner set to receive £97 million.
Other major clubs taking part include Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, PSG, Inter Milan, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, Benfica, and Red Bull Salzburg.