Celtic set to miss out on £15m payday – ‘this is enormous’
Celtic fell to a 2-1 home defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday (12 February), meaning they must now win in Bavaria to have a chance of progression.
Michael Olise and Harry Kane scored either side of half time for Bayern before Daizen Maeda pulled a goal back with just over 10 minutes of normal time to play.
Football Insider has been told by former Fifa referee Keith Hackett that Celtic should have been awarded a penalty kick after Arne Engels was impeded by Dayot Upamecano in the second half.
The Glasgow giants have already raked in £26.2million in prize money this season after qualifying for the knockout playoff round.
Aberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004, had lengthy spells as the chief of Everton and Aston Villa and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – had has his say on another “enormous” payday coming Celtic’s way.
Celtic financial performance is ‘amazing’, says Wyness
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness claimed an upset is “possible” in the second leg – and would bank Celtic an additional £15million for a one-off game.
The Hoops would land £9.2million in prize money alone for progressing to the last 16, and the ex-CEO claimed ticket revenue and sponsorship bonuses would boost that figure.
Wyness told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “It’s going to be up to £15million after sponsorship bonuses and ticket money, if Celtic can get through.
“That’s the scale of magnitude for this one game now, it’s enormous.
“It’s important for the Scottish coefficient.
“Celtic have announced profits of £44million with £65million in the bank – it’s amazing what they’re doing financially.
“If they get through this one-off Bayern game, it’s a good payday.
“It would be an upset, but it’s possible.”
‘Celtic could follow Man City and Brighton’ with new riches
Wyness told Football Insider last week (9 February) that Celtic could look to establish a network of linked clubs worldwide with their Champions League money, following the likes of Man City and Brighton.
Celtic’s pre-tax profit increased to almost £44million from £30.3million in the first half of the 2024-25 financial year.
The Hoops have banked big money from their performance in Europe and through the sale of Matt O’Riley to Premier League Brighton.
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