Sport nationCeltic’s Champions League Windfall: A Financial Boost to Bolster Brendan Rodgers’ Ambitions
Celtic’s European adventure may have come to an end, but the Scottish champions can take heart from a significant financial boost courtesy of their Champions League exploits. A staggering €46.16 million (£38.2 million) has been secured by the Hoops, a sum that will undoubtedly provide a welcome injection of capital to bolster Brendan Rodgers’ ambitions.
The new-look Champions League format has proven to be a lucrative venture for Celtic, with the club benefiting from a combination of participation fees, win bonuses, and draw bonuses. A breakdown of the earnings reveals that Celtic secured €18.62 million (£15.4 million) for their participation in the league phase, with an additional €6.3 million (£5.2 million) earned through win bonuses.
Draw bonuses also contributed to the tally, with Celtic accumulating €2.1 million (£1.7 million) from their draws in the competition. Furthermore, the club benefited from the Value Pillar (European) and Value Pillar (Non-European) allocations, which yielded €9.6 million (£7.9 million) and €3.84 million (£3.17 million) respectively.
Celtic’s final league stage placing also earned them a significant sum, with €5.7 million (£4.7 million) added to their coffers. This financial windfall will undoubtedly provide Rodgers with a welcome boost as he seeks to strengthen his squad and build on the club’s domestic success.
The Celtic manager has been vocal about his ambitions for the club, and the Champions League earnings will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the team’s future. With the Scottish Premiership title still within their grasp, Celtic will be eager to use this financial injection to bolster their squad and make a stronger push for European success next season.
Captain Callum McGregor, who was instrumental in Celtic’s European campaign, reflected on the club’s exit from the competition, saying: “The performance of the players gave, they gave absolutely everything and pushed a really good Bayern side all the way right to the end, the death, the last kick of the ball.”
McGregor’s sentiments were echoed by Rodgers, who praised his team’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The Celtic manager will now be focused on using the Champions League earnings to strengthen his squad and build on the club’s domestic success.
As Celtic look to the future, the financial boost from their Champions League exploits will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the club’s ambitions. With Rodgers at the helm and a talented young squad at his disposal, Celtic will be eager to use this financial injection to make a stronger push for European success next season.
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Amina Umar
