Chelsea’s resounding victory over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final not only secured them a prestigious trophy but also delivered a significant financial windfall. The London-based club pocketed an impressive $153.7 million approximately IDR 2.5 trillion from tournament organizers.
This amount reflects a fair reward for a four-week campaign in the United States. The earnings were driven by two key components: participation fees and performance-based bonuses, making Chelsea the highest-earning club in the tournament.
Attention is now focused not only on Enzo Maresca’s on-field leadership but also on the long-term financial implications of Chelsea’s project. The IDR 2.5 trillion figure represents a substantial influx in the context of modern football economics.
Compared to domestic league or European competition revenues, this return is exceptionally lucrative. Chelsea managed to secure both prestige and profit from their Club World Cup campaign.
The club received $40 million (approximately IDR 648.5 billion) as prize money for winning the final. Reaching the final alone had already guaranteed them at least $30 million (around IDR 486 billion) in additional earnings.
From a performance standpoint, Chelsea had already accumulated $76 million (IDR 1.3 trillion) in rewards from the group stage through to the semi-finals. Combined with a $37.66 million (IDR 610.5 billion) participation bonus granted to European teams, their total earnings reached $153.66 million equivalent to about IDR 2.5 trillion.
To put this into perspective, the top four finishers in the 2024/25 Premier League shared nearly $220 million (around IDR 3.5 trillion). This highlights how financially rewarding the Club World Cup has become.
Such revenue doesn’t just offer prestige it also enables Chelsea to invest further in the squad and restructure strategically. The club now has a solid financial platform to support long-term development.
The extended tour in the U.S. demanded considerable logistical, physical, and mental investment. However, the outcome clearly justified the effort, both in silverware and financial return.
Winning the FIFA Club World Cup coupled with the substantial bonus provides Enzo Maresca with a strong foundation to continue developing Chelsea’s youthful squad. At least for the coming years, the club is well-funded.
From a financial standpoint, the IDR 2.5 trillion boost significantly strengthens the club’s stability. This capital can be used for squad development, debt management, and player growth optimization.
Chelsea now holds a strategic position to pursue long-term investments. The combination of on-field success and financial gain paints a bright picture for the club’s future.
