on May 21, 2025, a historic moment unfolded at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, asTottenham won the Europa League with Son Heung-min. with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, Tottenham lifted the European competition trophy for the first time in 41 years. The win was more than just an honor, it marked a major turning point for the club’s finances and Son’s career.

europa League prize money and Champions League rewards

total prize money won: €25.7 million

tottenham secured a total of €25.7 millionfor their Europa League victory, which includes everything from group stage performance, wins in each stage of the tournament, and the final bonus. The final bonus alone was worth €4 million.

direct qualification to the Champions League

automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions Leagueis another key reward for the Europa winner. champions League qualification alone is expected to generate at least €30 million in additional revenue, and if you include the win-per-match bonus, the revenue boost could be up to €100 million.

a bonus feast for the squad and manager Postecoglou

the club will pay the squad a total of £3 millionin bonuses, with additional incentives based on individual player contracts, especially those with Champions League clauses.

head coach Ange Postecoglou alsoreceived a £2 millionbonus for his leadership of the team to the top of Europe.

additional benefits of winning the title

Qualification for the UEFA Super Cup

tottenham has now qualified to face the Champions League winner in the UEFA Super Cup, which will add €5 millionto the prize pool if they win.

global brand impact and exposure

The team will also qualify for the Club Challenge, co-organized by UEFA-CONMEBOL, which will have a positive effect on the global brand image and fan base expansion. It is also expected that sponsor renewals and merchandising (jerseys and merchandise) sales will increase based on the victory.

son Heung-min makes Asian history

son Heung-min made history as the first Asian captain of a European championship team. he led his team from the group stage to the final with six goals and four assists, including an assist on the winning goal in the final. UEFA officially recognized Son’s performance and leadership by naming him the tournament MVP.

wrap-up summary

• tottenham’s Europa winnings: €25.7 million total
• at least €30 million more for qualifying for the Champions League
• player-manager bonuses: over £5 million in total
• super Cup, Club Challenge, and increased brand value
• son wins MVP & makes Asian soccer history

more than just a sporting result,Son Heung-min and Tottenham’s Europa League victory was a “perfect win” in terms of economic return, global impact, and expanded fan base. we can’t wait to see what they do in the Champions League next season.