Aston Villa’s seven-figure windfall revealed after Europa League final victory vs Freiburg

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(Credit: Imago) Thu 21 May 2026 11:37, UK Aston Villa have earned almost £40million in prize money after being crowned Europa League champions. Villa have benefited financially from the Europa League due to the substantial prize money on offer in the second-tier competition. 💰 Aston Villa Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, NSWE investment, and the latest Villa Park stadium expansion news.

VISIT THE VILLA FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How much Aston Villa have earned in Europa League prize moneyIn terms of how the numbers break down, each team received a guaranteed £3.8m for playing in the Europa League this season. Each team competing in the Europa League also earned an additional amount based on their individual ranking in the league phase, with Villa landing just under £2.3m for finishing as runners-up and a further £523k for coming in the top eight.

How much Aston Villa could earn from Champions LeagueIt’s been a memorable campaign across the board following Villa’s performances in Europe and domestically. It means Villa will be competing in the Champions League next season, handing them an opportunity to earn significant prize money.