For the Nerazzurri club, it is not only a significant sporting achievement but also an economic one. Here’s how much money will come with the qualification.
The qualification for the Champions League round of 16, achieved with 2 matchdays in advance (the last time dating back to the 2004/05 season), is a financial boost for Inter. It’s not only a significant sporting achievement but also a confirmation of the team’s potential at the European level, following the final in Istanbul against Manchester City.
The advancement secured after the victory against Salzburg and before the away match in Lisbon against the bottom-placed Benfica, along with the clash against Real Sociedad at San Siro in the last matchday of the group stage, ensures substantial earnings for the club. President Steven Zhang congratulated the team and the coaching staff remotely upon their return from Austria, acknowledging a prize of 2 million euros for the players.
In this edition of the Champions League, Inter has already earned €34,570,000: 9.3 million came from the 3 victories (2.8 million per win) and 1 draw (930,000 euros). The victory against Salzburg and the qualification for the round of 16 are worth €20 million for the club, along with additional earnings at San Siro and commercial gains. In addition to this, one must consider the €50 million that come from qualifying for the 2025 Club World Cup (the winner is set to receive around 100 million).
