Aston Villa are set to bank a sizeable financial boost as Unai Emery's team complete their preparations for the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg. The Europa League champions are due to collect millions in prize money from European football's governing body, giving them important funds as they look to complete late summer transfer business.

European success brings major windfall

Villa have locked in a multi-million-pound payout after qualifying for the UEFA Super Cup following last season's Europa League triumph. Emery's side will take on Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg after the French giants lifted the Champions League title. A commanding 3-0 win over SC Freiburg in the final in Istanbul rounded off a memorable evening for the Midlands club, ending a 30-year wait for silverware and delivering their second major European trophy.

Super Cup prize money explained

The winners of the Super Cup will receive a total of €5m (£4.3m), made up of a €4m participation payment and a €1m victory bonus, while the runners-up will collect €4m (£3.4m). UEFA have confirmed that payments to both Villa and PSG will be made on Friday, August 21.

Villa earned around £30m from their successful Europa League campaign last season, while PSG brought in about £100m from their European run after beating Arsenal in the final.

Prize money helps transfer plans

Even if the amount is relatively modest by comparison, any additional income offers valuable breathing space as Villa work within UEFA's widely reported Squad Cost Rule restrictions. The fresh injection of cash gives Emery important financial flexibility to chase targets in the final phase of the transfer window. Villa are expected to complete a move for Atletico Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri, while Joao Palhinha is still being considered as cover for the injured Amadou Onana.

Emery focuses on Paris challenge

PSG go into the match aiming for successive Super Cup wins after beating Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in Udine last summer. Meanwhile, Villa full-back Matty Cash has made clear his determination to bring the European trophy back home. The marquee fixture in Salzburg will provide a clear measure of how ready Emery's squad are before the summer transfer window officially shuts.