Stefan Borson
Sun 1 June 2025 14:11, UK
Newcastle United are in line for a significant windfall after securing a return to Champions League football for next season.
Eddie Howe’s side only just qualified for the competition after finishing above sixth-place Aston Villa on goal difference in the Premier League table.
The north-east giants played in the Champions League in the 2023-24 campaign, where they earned around £30million from the competition.
Finance expert Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider qualification this time for Newcastle is likely to be worth in the region of £80million – £50million more than their previous earnings – due to the increased prize money on offer.
The Tyneside club have recently been restricted in their spending after facing profit and sustainability (PSR) issues, with top-flight clubs only permitted to lose £105million over a rolling three-year period.
Newcastle posted a record-breaking revenue last season after their turnover increased from £250million in 2022-23 to £320million, while their losses before tax fell dramatically from £72million to £11million across the same period.
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Borson insisted Newcastle are likely to finish in the top 24 places in the Champions League next season.
He told Football Insider: “The Champions League could be worth a lot more than it was last season for Newcastle.
“So, last season they only made £30million from Uefa.
“They obviously had three home games as well, but now it’s a more lucrative tournament.
“You have almost certainly got five home games, with that fifth game being either a play-off because you finished in the top 24 or alternatively you’re actually in the round of 16, so you’re going to get five games.
“You are going to get close to £80million, so it’s very lucrative before paying away certain additional costs like all the travel costs, bonuses and all the increasing salaries.
“There are things that cut across it at the cost level, but it’s very lucrative and far more lucrative than it was the first time around.”
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