Aston Villa’s Champions League cash boost could fund major summer transfers.

The exact prize money Aston Villa earned from the 2024/25 Champions League is staggering.

Aston Villa’s impressive Champions League run may be over, but the financial rewards will continue to benefit the club long after their quarter-final exit. Despite a narrow 5-4 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Villa earned a significant windfall from their European adventure — collecting £10.53 million just for reaching the last eight.

Their journey included a thrilling 3-2 second-leg victory over PSG at Villa Park, with goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa nearly forcing extra time. Though it wasn’t enough to overturn the first-leg deficit, Villa’s unexpected deep run into the competition has been widely seen as a major achievement.

Beyond the quarter-final bonus, Villa made £15.95 million for simply qualifying. In the league phase, they racked up five wins and a draw, bringing in £9.44 million. A dominant win over Club Brugge in the round of 16 added another £9.26 million to the pot. Altogether, Villa earned a remarkable £45.18 million — money that could fuel their future transfer activity.

Despite the prize money, Villa must still navigate the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. This could mean offloading a player or two, but the Champions League earnings will help secure important additions. Targets include permanent moves for Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, both currently on loan. Rashford’s £40 million option depends on wage reductions and continued UCL qualification, while Asensio could be available for a more modest fee.

Villa are also eyeing Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan, with a deal in progress for the 18-year-old midfielder. Elsewhere, manager Unai Emery and sporting director Monchi are planning reinforcements in central defense and potentially another winger — though depth at the back remains the priority.

Thanks to their deep Champions League run, Villa are in a strong position to invest smartly and continue competing at the top level in both England and Europe.