Bayern Munich to pay Neuer's former team €2 million after Champions League win

Bayern Munich's success in the Champions League comes at a price.

As part of their agreement with Schalke in 2011, when they purchased goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the club will reportedly pay their league rivals €2 million after advancing to the Champions League semifinal, according to German publication Bild.

It might be one of the best deals Schalke have ever made, as incentives in the deal have earned the German side an additional €8 million in the years since the agreement, which originally cost Bayern €22 million.

Football teams have a history of sweetening the deal with other clubs during transfer negotiations. Bayern's success in various tournaments and in the league determines the amount of money the team has to pay to various clubs following contract agreements.

Bayern have been one of the most successful clubs since Neuer arrived, with two league titles, two German Cups, one Champions League trophy among the honours achieved by Die Roten.

Another Champions League triumph would mean another big pay day for Schalke. Bayern, however, likely won't mind since this will be the final season in which they have to make such payments.

- With translation from 101 Great Goals