How smaller football clubs could receive huge money boost thanks to UEFA
This "Player Development Reward" aims to address financial disparity in football and encourage talent investment.
The reward would be calculated based on minutes played by players under 23 developed at these smaller clubs, with examples like Blackburn Rovers potentially receiving over £750,000 and St Mirren £220,000.
This proposal comes as a response to the current system's limitations, where transfer compensation is tied to transfer activity rather than developmental success.
The policy has been presented to the European Commission and stakeholders, receiving positive feedback, amidst a complex political landscape in European club football.
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