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UEFA Disburses Record €233 Million to Clubs for National Team Player Releases

Payments cover the 2020–2024 competition cycle, benefiting 901 clubs across Europe, with Germany ranking third in total payouts.

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Overview

  • UEFA has completed its largest-ever compensation payout of €233 million to 901 clubs for releasing players to national teams during the 2020–2024 cycle.
  • The funds cover two Nations League editions (2020/21, 2022/23), Euro 2022–2024 qualifiers, and the Euro 2024 finals.
  • German clubs collectively received €30.35 million, ranking third behind England (€46.89 million) and Italy (€35.31 million).
  • Top beneficiaries among German clubs include FC Bayern München (€4.37 million), RB Leipzig (€3.92 million), Bayer Leverkusen (€3.41 million), and Borussia Dortmund (€3.01 million).
  • This initiative underscores UEFA’s commitment to balancing club and national team interests while distributing competition revenues equitably.