Niall McGinn’s call-up to Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad will land Aberdeen a cash windfall of £100,000, it has been revealed.
McGinn has been named in Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill’s 23-man squad after a strong season at Pittodrie.
His selection will trigger a substantial pay-out via UEFA’s solidarity payment scheme, set up to reward clubs for releasing players for international action.
Manager Michael O’Neill’s squad caused a major upset by winning their qualifying group to reach a first major tournament finals since the 1986 World Cup.
Northern Ireland have been drawn in a difficult Euro 2016 group alongside world champions Germany as well as Poland and Ukraine.
Niall McGinn’s Euro call-up provides cash injection for Dons
