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Mark Hughes and players will share mega jackpot for top six finish

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20/06/2009

MANCHESTER CITY boss Mark Hughes and his players will land an incredible £10million bonus pot if they qualify for the Champions League next season.

Hughes has been told owner Sheikh Mansour expects a top-six finish. And Sport of the World understands plans are being drawn up to introduce one of the biggest bonus structures in football.

And it leaves in the shade rivals Manchester United, whose squad were paid £6m for doing the Premier League and Champions League DOUBLE last year.

A City insider said: "The owners will continue to demonstrate their ambition. That includes a bonus structure which not only recognises outright success, but key development stages, like qualifying for Europe.

"The figures mooted are off the chart. Goodness knows what they will pay for winning anything."

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I was a huge fan of Hughes when he was playing for United. I hope he will be successful with City.

By bOROi.. Posted June 30 2009 at 4:06 PM.

Its nice to see Man City are GOING UP in the world of football. Its about time... we have been in the shadow of man utd for far to long, I bet utd fans are pig sick, dont forget utd fans, you have had the money for the past 25 - 30 years come on the blues, and all the best to Mark Hughes. Dont tell me you are not going to miss Ronaldo!!! Dont make me laugh, Dont forget who scored all your goals, for the past couple of seasons.We'll all welcome tevez at Middle Eastlands .. Were your'll be apreciated..! I've followed Man City for the last 40 years, Like all City fans we stick by OUR club through thick and thin.. COME ON CITY !!!

By dion taylor .. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:43 PM.

yea it is a good offer, after given unlimited amount of money to recruit players

By SAMUEL EJIKE.. Posted June 21 2009 at 1:33 PM.

I presume Hughes will be sacked if he doesn't meet this mark (sic)

By Carl .. Posted June 21 2009 at 10:21 AM.

I have understood that they have already paid out the bonus. Champions League, here we come!

By Michael.. Posted June 21 2009 at 10:16 AM.

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