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Was not expecting this!

Premier League and EFL agree to sell TV rights together

The Premier League are set to agree an historic deal with the EFL in which they will sell their television rights together for the first time.

Under the terms of a proposal from the Premier League that was presented to clubs earlier today the EFL will also receive 14.75 per cent of their pooled media rights from next season and an £88 million bonus payment this season, with collective selling to begin in 2028.

The details presented to EFL clubs at a meeting in Derby represent a major breakthrough in what has been a protracted stand-off with the Premier League for several years, and will lead to an immediate increase in funding for the lower divisions.

Whilst the exact figures will depend on future television deals the 14.75 per cent share is expected to more than double the current £130m in solidarity payments the Premier League provide to the EFL, a figure which excludes parachute payments.

The agreement to sell television rights on a collective basis is also hugely significant, and should ensure that the funding of EFL clubs rises in line with that of the Premier League.

This sales model would be welcomed by broadcasters, particularly Sky Sports, as it would give them more certainty over future content.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/foot...193a9014&ei=46