Tottenham Hotspur squad set for £2million bonus for reaching Champions League knockout stages
Spurs brushed aside Real Madrid at Wembley to reach Champions League knockout stages and could pocket up to £7.5million if they go all the way and win the tournament
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR squad will be rewarded for reaching the Champions League knockout stages with a £2million, to be shared between the squad.
The Times report the Spurs squad players’ pool will be £7.5 million if they go all the way and win the final in Kiev next May.
The stunning win against Real Madrid saw the first payment kick in, with every player who has featured in the tournament entitled to his share of the pot, which is around £105,00, depending of the amount of appearances.
Spurs under chairman Daniel Levy have a reputation of having rigid pay structure, but player contracts are heavily incentivised for success during the season.
Some players have the capacity to up their money by up to 20 per cent if they hit agreed targets.
Mouricio Pochettinos side are top of group H after their historic win against the European champions.
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The Premier League side can seal progression to the next stages as group winners with a win against Borussia Dortmund next month at the Westfalenstadion.
The North Londoner’s bonus pool is thought to be one the more generous in the Premier League.
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Harry Kane and Co can trouser more than £350,000 each if they win the Champions League, that is more than a month’s salary for a large section of the squad.
Compare that Manchester United’s players who shared £1million for winning Uefa’s second competition the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Toby Alderweireld and Hugo Lloris are both doubtful for the north London derby in two weeks’ time after picking up injuries in the win over the Spanish giants.
The Belgian appeared to pull a hamstring and came off during the first half at Wembley.
The Spurs centre back is quoted as saying he would be “out for two weeks” but tweeted a message to Spurs fans saying: “I will come back stronger.”
