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James Murray
Wed 9 July 2025 10:25, UK
Chelsea have banked more than £80million in prize money after securing their place in the Club World Cup final, sources have told Football Insider.
The Premier League side had a mixed start to the competition after beating LAFC and ES Tunis either side of their defeat to Flamengo in the group stage.
That meant Enzo Maresca’s side finished second in Group D, with Flamengo taking top spot.
Chelsea needed extra-time to get past Benfica in the round of 16 before securing a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.
The Blues beat Fluminense 2-0 in the semi-finals on Tuesday (8 July), with new signing Joao Pedro scoring both goals in New Jersey.
Chelsea will now face either Real Madrid or PSG in the final on Sunday (13 July), where they aim to be crowned world champions.
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Manchester City were the only other Premier League representative at the Club World Cup, but Pep Guardiola’s side were knocked out by Al-Hilal in the round of 16.
Football Insider revealed on 3 July Man City earned around £38million in prize money from the competition.
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Enzo Maresca has led Chelsea to the Club World Cup final (Credit: Imago)
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As per official Fifa documents, the 32 teams competing in the Club World Cup have received a participation fee.
The European teams earned a minimum payment of £9.4million, while Chelsea have been handed around £25million.
Maresca’s side banked £3million from the group stage, with £1.5million dished out for each win.
Qualification for the round of 16 earned the Blues a further £5.5million, while their run to the final has guaranteed them an extra £47.3million, even if they lose in New Jersey on Sunday.
Sources have told Football Insider Chelsea have banked £80.8million in prize money so far from the Club World Cup.
They will land an additional £7.4million if they win the competition, taking their potential earnings to £88.2million.
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Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League table (Credit: Hasan Karim – Breaking Media)
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Stamford Bridge chiefs are continuing their transfer business behind the scenes as they look to offload some of their stars over the coming weeks.
Recruitment expert Mick Brown told Football Insider Arsenal are set to step up their efforts to sign Noni Madueke after lining up a formal offer.
The Gunners are believed to have agreed personal terms with the England international.
The 23-year-old winger, who has featured in five of Chelsea’s six games at the Club World Cup, has registered 11 goals and five assists in the 2024-25 season.
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