According to recent reports, Chelsea players are expected to receive significant bonuses. The team secured a victory over Paris Saint-Germain to win the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, adding another achievement to their record.
Cole Palmer, named player of the tournament, scored twice in 10 minutes and assisted Joao Pedro for a third goal. This result surprised many, as PSG, newly crowned Champions League winners under Luis Enrique, were widely regarded as the world’s top club.
Consequently, it was unexpected when Chelsea convincingly outperformed their opponents to secure victory in the inaugural edition of the restructured tournament.
According to UK’s The Telegraph, each Chelsea player is expected to receive a bonus of approximately £350,000 for their participation in the United States. Enzo Maresca selected a 29-man squad for the competition, but it is not confirmed whether Noni Madueke will receive a bonus. Madueke appeared in five matches for Chelsea before departing after the semi-finals to complete a transfer to Arsenal.
The elevated bonuses are an element of the revised compensation structure, which replaces previously higher base salaries with performance-based incentive payments.
The players have already received substantial rewards for qualifying for next season’s Champions League and for their victory in the Conference League. These accumulated benefits are in addition to the financial compensation that FIFA will provide for winning the entire competition.
A key aspect of this tournament was the amount of prize money awarded. The Blues received £88.4 million. This income is relevant for the club, as they needed at least £60 million to register new players for the next season’s Champions League.
