Leeds United are set to profit from an improved Premier League TV rights package worth £5.3bn after an agreement was struck with overseas broadcasters.
The Associated Press (AP) reports that for the first time in the competition's history, top-flight clubs will rake in more from international broadcasters than domestic stations.
The Whites and their Premier League rivals were reportedly made aware of the latest agreement following a meeting of top executives on Thursday.
It is projected the upcoming three-year cycle will generate £5.3bn from overseas, overtaking the £5.1bn agreement in place with domestic broadcasters.
The Premier League opted to roll over the pre-existing agreements with Amazon Prime, BT Sport and Sky Sports in the wake of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This demand for the rights overseas was shown in the United States of America, where Comcast-owner NBC agreed a $2.7bn package which almost trebled the value of broadcast rights in the country.
AP add the latest agreements mean the Premier League champions in 2023 stand to bank £170m, an increase of £9m from the prize on offer to this season's winner.
The club which finishes 20th and suffers relegation will be awarded £106m, in comparison to the current cut of £96m.
Leeds United remain six points clear of the relegation zone following Wednesday night's thrilling 3-3 draw against Aston Villa.
