Revealed: NSWE edge closer to potential £70m Aston Villa windfall

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(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Thu 9 April 2026 13:15, UK Aston Villa have received a boost in their pursuit of a return to Champions League football this season. Qualifying for the Champions League would provide a significant boost to Aston Villa’s financial situation due to the rewards on offer in the elite European club competition. 💰 Aston Villa Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, NSWE investment, and the latest Villa Park stadium expansion news.

VISIT THE VILLA FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How much could Aston Villa earn from Champions League qualification?Villa could make it two seasons out of three where they have qualified for the Champions League, having competed in the competition in 2024-25. TeamChance of Champions League qualficationArsenal100%Manchester City99.98%Manchester United85.74%Aston Villa75.86%Liverpool23.75%Chelsea10.57%Aston Villa are well placed to qualify for the Champions League this season (Credit: Opta)Villa banked around £70million in prize money from the Champions League, helping them post a new club-record revenue for the campaign.

How much have Aston Villa earned from the Europa League?Although Villa are well placed to qualifying for the Champions League domestically, they do have another potential route. Villa’s turnover increased dramatically from £276m in 2023-24 to £378m following their exploits in the Champions League last season. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.