Will Premier League footballers be paid in crypto?

Premier League football players could have their salaries paid for in crypto, a new report into the future of the blockchain suggests. After over £400m was spent in the 2024-25 sporting season on deals and sponsorships, it has been suggested that digital currencies could replace traditional payments for player transfers and salaries. In 2021, Spanish footballer David Barral became the first player to be transferred from one club to another using cryptocurrency, with Sao Paulo paying $6m for Giuliano Galoppo through the blockchain the following year. Click the related video link below to watch the full video on this story ▶️ #sports #premierleague #football #soccer #crypto #cryptocurrency #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #news #business #finance #personalfinance #money #salary