LAGOS, Nigeria — As the 2024 Premier League season dey enter closing weeks, clubs no dey just play for pride; dem dey chase money wey fit reshape their future. One trophy go dey handed out at season end, but na league position go really matter pass.
Last season, Premier League teams collect between £175.9 million and £109.7 million based on wetin dem do for the league. Dis money no be just for match performance alone; e get plenty factors like broadcast rights and commercial revenue wey dey calculate am.
As fans dey wait for the numbers for next season, dem fit look at last season for example. For instance, Manchester City collect £175.9 million as di highest payout, including £56.4 million in merit payments alone. Liverpool, as di new champions, expect similar figures, especially as Fenway Sports Group (FSG) dey think of di finances wey dey follow winning di league.
“Winning bring plenty opportunities,” di source wey no wan show name talk. “We dey focus on building the team for future.”
Manchester City also collect £86.9 million for equal share payments from broadcast rights and an extra £24.4 million wey dem earn for matches wey dem broadcast in di UK. Dis contribute to dem topping di table for financial returns.
Arsenal, wey finish second, come close by receiving £175.5 million in total. Dem earn £26.9 million from facility fees alone, more than wetin City collect. Liverpool, wey come third, also do well with £171 million total, earning £25.2 million in facility fees.
Aston Villa, di last club wey qualify for Champions League, rake in £162.4 million but dey benefit from their run in di league despite not reaching di final stages of di tournament.
Nottingham Forest dey jostle for di top spots after dem finish 17th last season. As dem dey eye Champions League, dem fit earn an additional £40 million to £60 million if dem fit maintain their position.
Tohnham Hotspur finish fifth and join di Europa League next season, collecting £164.4 million. Even with dem rank higher, Aston Villa still no reach dem in total fees, suggesting say performance on di pitch dey boost financial standings.
Manchester United, wey finish eighth but go still enter di Europa League after winning di FA Cup, earned £156.2 million overall, while Chelsea with sixth place collect £159.2 million.
All dis money matter as mid-table teams also dey find out how much dey fit gain. For instance, West Ham wey finish ninth collect £147.4 million, Crystal Palace wey sit in 10th, enjoy £139.6 million.
Even for di bottom of di table, Sheffield United wey take last place still earn £109.7 million, proving say even relegated teams dey benefit from di Premier League’s financial structure.
As di new season approaches, fans and clubs dey look forward to di prospects ahead, ready to see how di harsh realities of football finance fit shape dem realities in di coming years.
