Motherwell set for six-figure windfall as Liam Kelly pens short-term extension amid Euro 2024 duty with Scotland
dailyrecord.co.ukLiam Kelly is set to earn Motherwell a six-figure windfall after signing a short-term contract extension.The outgoing club captain is leaving this summer but has signed on to ensure Motherwell receive compensation from UEFA for his participation in the European Championship finals.The 28-year-old made Steve Clarke's 26-man squad after Craig Gordon was told he would not be going to Germany.A club statement read: "The former Motherwell skipper will not be returning to Fir Park next season however, a contract extension was agreed between player and club that will see Kelly remain a Motherwell player for the duration of the tournament."UEFA pays compensation to clubs whose players are away at Euro 2024.
Although the details have not been released, Motherwell received £264,000 for the Euro 2020 finals, when they had both Stephen O'Donnell and Declan Gallagher in the squad.With the pot increasing this time round, Motherwell could expect to receive about £140,000 this time, and more if Clarke's team progress beyond the group stages.Follow Lanarkshire Live Sport onX via@LanLiveSport, like us onFacebookor find us onInstagramfor the latest sports news, pictures and video.
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