By reaching the EChL group stage, “Qayrat” obtained a pretty good sum. The Almaty team, by reaching the group stage of Europe’s most prestigious competition, earned a total of 18,6 million euros. This is — a serious support for the budget, an important resource for deepening the squad, stimulating infrastructure and academy projects.
Also, “Qayrat” can earn 2,1 million euros for each win in the EChL group stage, and 700 thousand euros for a draw. Thus, every match is — not only a field for points, but also for financial dividends: coordinated pressing, ball control and efficient use of set pieces will clearly add extra euros to the chest in each round.
Speaking the language of financiers, the base income of 18,6 million euros is — a “road map” that softens risks. Now wins, as a 2,1-million-euro “boost”, and draws, in the amount of 700 thousand euros, will stabilize the club’s cash flow. This, in turn, supports the bonus system, travel logistics, medical-recovery programs and new transfer scenarios.
For fans the meaning is simple: in the group stage, every goal, every recovered ball, every smart tactical substitution — increases both the team’s account and its confidence. “Qayrat” from now on fights on two fronts in every round: on the pitch — for points, in accounting — for euros. In short, the step into the group stage bore its fruit; and now every match result is noticeable like the scales on Judgment Day.
Let us remind, “Qayrat” last season won the national championship with 47 points. The team managed to collect just 1 point more than second-placed “Astana”.
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