Finance Guru: Crystal Palace have won 'bigger' prize than six-figure Conference League windfall

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Credit: Imago Fri 29 May 2026 17:15, UK Crystal Palace have far more to be excited by after winning millions in prize money from their Europa Conference League title.That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that the Eagles’ £17million in prize money is just the start of a huge journey at Selhurst Park.Despite finishing 15th in the Premier League, Palace are set to play Europa League football in 2026-27 after lifting another major title this season, and that should be seen as the real prize.Of course, supporters will be expecting Palace to splash the cash this summer, especially if they are to put up a proper fight in the Europa League next term, and the prize money will certainly help with that.Crystal Palace earn £17million from European successIt is believed that £17million is much closer to the prize money earned from the Eagles’ European adventure, though the exact figure is disputed.Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “The bigger thing, almost, that they get is the prize of Europa League football. But it’s not just about the money.

It’s great for them to win it, great for them to get into the Europa League next season.Crystal Palace’s highest earnersEstimated wage-per-weekJorgen Strand Larsen£120,000Brennan Johnson£110,000Daichi Kamada£105,000Dean Henderson£100,000Eddie Nketiah£90,000“I think it’s going to be a real burden on them, though. It’s not surprising that Nottingham Forest finished where they finished.

Aston Villa did an amazing thing to combine the two, but they do have that bigger squad, even if it’s not quite as big as the rest of the top five. “Palace’s squad is as good as Forest’s, and look where Forest almost ended up.