For the current season, clubs such as Bordeaux and St Mirren would see significant payouts due to their contributions to developing prominent players.

Eligibility for these payments would be limited to clubs that do not advance to the league phases of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

The proposed formula for payments would factor in the minutes played by players trained at these clubs, alongside the prize money earned by those players.

If implemented, clubs like Ajax and Chelsea would have received substantial payments, highlighting the potential financial benefits for clubs that focus on player development.

In a significant proposal, the UEC has suggested that UEFA allocate at least 5% of its prize money, approximately 220 million euros, to lower-ranked clubs that develop future star players.

This redistribution would focus on clubs that nurture talent contributing to UEFA competitions, with the funds aimed at addressing the growing wealth disparity in soccer.

Alex Muzio, UEC president, believes that the proposed Player Development Redistribution (PDR) payments can enhance competitive balance and improve representation for smaller clubs in European football.

The Union of European Clubs (UEC), established in 2023, aims to challenge the dominance of elite clubs in European football by advocating for a more equitable distribution of resources.

This initiative arises amid ongoing tensions regarding the influence of wealthy clubs and the lack of representation for smaller teams within the European Club Association (ECA).

The idea has garnered positive feedback from the European Commission and various football stakeholders, indicating a growing recognition of the need for reform.

This proposal could positively impact over 1,400 clubs, with more than 400 potentially receiving over 100,000 euros each, providing crucial support during financially challenging times.

However, it remains uncertain whether UEFA and the ECA, which has a formal agreement with UEFA and is led by PSG's Nasser al-Khelaifi, will accept this proposal.