Bonne nouvelle: Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said the London club were due a big financial boost as a result of their "phenomenal" Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.
The Blues are set for the biggest television cash pay-out for reaching the final of at least STG45 million ($A70.72 million) after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Barcelona on Tuesday, where they played most of the match with 10 men after captain John Terry was sent off.
And with UEFA set to introduce financial fair play rules designed to cap the influence of wealthy owners such as Chelsea's Roman Abramovich and the Blues based at a Stamford Bridge ground that holds less than half of Barcelona's near 100,000-capacity Camp Nou, Gourlay also urged fans to reconsider their opposition to a new stadium.
"To find ourselves in the final has given the club a fabulous lift, and the fans as well," Gourlay told Chelsea's official website.
"Financially, as well, it is a big boost for the club. It helps us continue our investment in the team as we go forward but we still have the challenge of making sure we are in this competition next year, and that is very important."