How a proposed rule could see Uefa hand prize money to clubs like Blackburn, St Mirren and Bury
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How smaller football clubs could receive huge money boost thanks to UEFA
- UEFA is considering a proposal to allocate 5 per cent of Champions League and other competition prize money to non-competing clubs that develop players.
- This "Player Development Reward" aims to address financial disparity in football and encourage talent investment.
- The reward would be calculated based on minutes played by players under 23 developed at these smaller clubs, with examples like Blackburn Rovers potentially receiving over £750,000 and St Mirren £220,000.
- This proposal comes as a response to the current system's limitations, where transfer compensation is tied to transfer activity rather than developmental success.
- The policy has been presented to the European Commission and stakeholders, receiving positive feedback, amidst a complex political landscape in European club football.