The allocation of funds for the 2020/2024 cycle of national team competitions has ended, after the recent payments related to the final phase of the Euro 2024. A record figure of 233 million euros of Program for Benefits for UEFA Euro 2024 Clubs to 901 Clubs from the 55 National Federations Participants for the transfer of players to the competitions of national teams: the UEFA League of Nations 2020/21 and 2022/23, the European classifiers 2022-24 and the final phase of the UEFA Euro 2024.
According to the mechanism of distribution of payments approved by the UEFA Executive Committee 100 million euros were reserved for the assignment of players to the UEFA 2020/21 League of Nations and 2022/23, as well as the European qualifiers for the Eurocup 2024. 93 million euros and the remaining 7 million were distributed (There is always a balance due to factors such as the assignment of non -European club players) will be made available to distribution in the following cycle. The allocation of the previous cycle was 70 million euros.
The amount insured for the release of players for the final tournament of the Euro 2024 also increased, of130 million euros to 140 million euros, and the funds will go to 196 clubs from 29 National Federations of the UEFA.
The total amount distributed supposes A substantial increase compared to 200 million euros of the previous cycleas described in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) in February 2019.
Fixed amounts per player
According to the detailed distribution mechanism agreed between UEFA and ECA, The clubs received an equal part for each player released for each match of the UEFA Nations League and of the European classifiers, as well as a fixed amount per player per day during the final tournament, adjusted according to the categorization of FIFA clubs for training compensation.
In relation to solidarity payments, the UEFA president, Alexander Cheferinhe declared: “It is fantastic to see how clubs of all sizes and levels, throughout the football pyramid, They receive economic rewards for their fundamental role in the development of players who contribute to the success of our national competitionsincluding the successful final phase of the UEFA Euro 2024. Each success of our competitions is shared, and this benefit program is a new proof of that principle, recognizing the dedication of those who work tirelessly to make European football the best sport in the world. When football thrives, everyone benefits“.
