Celtic’s progress to the Champions League knockout stage has not only delivered a blockbuster tie against a European giant but also record-breaking financial rewards for the club.
Brendan Rodgers’ side will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in a glamour tie next month, and with that comes another significant windfall from UEFA. The Hoops have already banked over £26.23m from this season’s campaign, a figure that could rise even further if they manage to pull off another historic result.
The financial boost has already helped fund the big-money return of Jota from Rennes this month, while a deal to bring Kieran Tierney back on loan is also edging closer to completion.
It could also help fund the transfer of Kvistgaarden, who could cost Celtic £14m. It’s been reported that Celtic are in negotiations with the club and player.
Given the money on offer in the Champions League, the Celtic board would be foolish to tighten the purse strings at a time when the club is thriving on the pitch and growing financially off it.
How Much Have Celtic Earned So Far?
Celtic’s Champions League earnings have soared thanks to a combination of participation money, results-based bonuses and ranking payments from UEFA.
- Qualification bonus – £15.7m
- Win bonuses (Slovan Bratislava, RB Leipzig, Young Boys) – £5.31m
- Draw bonuses (Atalanta, Dinamo Zagreb, Club Brugge) – £1.77m
- League phase final position (21st place) – £3.4m
- Total earnings so far: £26.23m
Match-by-Match Prize Money Breakdown [RecordSport]
- Celtic 5-1 Slovan Bratislava – £1.77m
- Borussia Dortmund 7-1 Celtic – £0
- Atalanta 0-0 Celtic – £590k
- Celtic 3-1 RB Leipzig – £1.77m
- Celtic 1-1 Club Brugge – £590k
- Dinamo Zagreb 0-0 Celtic – £590k
- Celtic 1-0 Young Boys – £1.77m
- Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic – £0
- Total result-based earnings: £7.08m
The Knockout Bonus – Even More Cash on the Line
Celtic have already secured an extra £843,000 for reaching the play-off round, but the real money comes if they progress to the last 16. Should they knock out Bayern or Real, they would rake in a massive £9.3m on top of their current earnings.
And that’s before even factoring in ticket sales, with a packed-out Celtic Park set to bring in another substantial financial boost when the knockout tie comes to Glasgow next month.
