Chelsea players are set to smile at their bank account following the Blues Club World Cup triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the United States of America.
Enzo Maresca’s team put in a brilliant performance to beat Champions League winner PSG 3-0 and the players are set to bank a £84.5million cut of the competition’s £1billion prize fund
According to The Telegraph, each of the players will be getting a £350,000 bonus.
The good news doesn’t stop when it comes to Chelsea’s finances, with the same outlet reporting that their decision to hold off on a shirt sponsor will now pay huge dividends.
Todd Boehly-fronted Clearlake Capital era saw two trophyless campaigns and an average Premier League finishes, resulting in £40m-per-year sponsorship offers.
However, with two trophies in 2024/25 and Champions League football back at Stamford Bridge next season, The Telegraph believe offers are now in the range of £60m-per-year.
Chelsea players celebrate after beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
A source told the outlet: “Chelsea would have left as much as £100m on the table by agreeing a long-term front-of-shirt sponsorship this time last year.
“With Champions League qualification and the Club World Cup, the club can now negotiate a much bigger deal.”
While all players involved in the Club World Cup victory over PSG might smile at the bank, Noni Madueke who is on the verge of joining Arsenal might miss out on his payday.
The England winger played five games at the Club World Cup, but left before the final to complete his switch to Arsenal.
It’s unclear whether that means he will also pocket the £350,000 bonus his teammates are anticipating.
Chelsea are looking at building on their strong finish to the season and chairman Boehly was able to give some words of thanks to fans after a difficult start.
Speaking to talkSPORT the American businessman said: “No one gave us a chance to beat PSG, and the boys really thrived and grew on that.
“Watching them come together over the last couple of weeks in America has been very special.
“I think the form that you’ve seen is everything we hoped when we were putting this together with [co-sporting directors] Laurence [Stewart] and Paul [Winstanley].
“Behdad [Eghbali, co-owner] and I couldn’t be more grateful for the success that they’ve had, and for all Chelsea fans everywhere.
“We’re just so thrilled, and thank you for sticking with us. We’re really excited about what the future holds.”
