Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become the center of European football after Nasser Al-Khelaïfi announced a huge bonus for players following the 3-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2024/2025 Champions League semi-finals, bringing the team to the final to meet Inter Milan on May 31, 2025 at the Allanz Arena. According to L’Équipe, each PSG player receives €2 million, marking the largest bonus in the club’s history, far exceeding the €1.5 million figure after the 2023 Ligue 1 championship. In addition, Al-Khelaïfi also offers shocking promises: if PSG wins the Champions League, each player will receive an additional €5 million and a luxurious vacation in the quas And Manchester City can’t help being jealous.
This decision demonstrates Al-Khelaïfi’s ambition to take PSG to the top of Europe. After the victory at the Parc des Princes, where Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi scored the deciding goal, PSG showed exceptional strength with the brilliance of Ousmane Dembélé (8 goals, 11 assists) and midfielders Viginha, Jo Loves, and Ruiz. The message on X from @psg_inside shows the excited fans, calling the award a “worthy reward” for the team’s efforts. During the press conference, Al-Khelaïfi said: “My players are warriors, and I will do everything to honor them.” The promise of a vacation in Qatar, with private plane tickets and a 7-story hotel, is considered a great motivation before the final.
However, the huge prize money is also controversial. Some comments on X, such as @footballtalkeu, claim that Al-Khelaïfi is “buying the title” with money, while @Lalafanclub claimed that PSG was violating UEFA’s financial law (FFP). However, Le Parisien confirmed that PSG had broken even financially thanks to ticket sales (over €100 million this season) and new sponsorship deals with Qatar Airways. Players such as William Saliba, a new signing from Arsenal, and Désiré Doué expressed their enthusiasm, with Doué posting on Instagram: “We are fighting for Paris and this dream!”
Al-Khelaïfi’s generosity not only boosts team spirit but also sends a strong message to opponents. Compared to Real Madrid’s €1 million reward after the 2022 Champions League, PSG’s figure is higher, making stars like Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland “jealous,” according to The Sun. The final against Inter Milan, a team in great form with Lautaro Martínez, will be the final challenge. While PSG won the trophy, Al-Khelaïfi’s promise not only made the team but also created a historic milestone, affirming PSG’s position on the world football map. Fans await the moment when the Paris Warriors lift the Silver Trophy, making Al-Khelaïfi’s dream a reality.
