Leicester City handed transfer boost as UEFA reveal £200m payment

UEFA have revealed more than 900 clubs have received payments after their players took part in national team competitions

Leicester City have been paid more than £1.25m by UEFA for releasing their players to compete in national team competitions, adding to their coffers ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.

UEFA have confirmed that more than 900 clubs have received a payment as part of the Club Benefits Programme.

Clubs in England received a total of £40m for allowing their players to compete in international competitions, with the Foxes paid £1,256,602.

The payments relate to the 2020-2024 cycle of tournaments including Euro 2024, 2020/21 and 2022/23 Nations Leagues, and 2022-24 European qualifiers.

With compensation awarded equally to clubs for each player released for a Nations League or European qualifying match, plus a fixed amount per player per day during Euro 2024, UEFA have now confirmed the payments made to 901 separate clubs across Europe, totalling £200m.

All other Premier League clubs profited from the programme, with the highest earners being Manchester City (£4.45m).