Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has sparked widespread controversy in Spain and Europe, after press statements saying that "deductions from players’ salaries during this period are like useless donations, "noting that not with lower players’ salaries, but rather allowing them to obtain Their salaries are complete without a decrease, and each player must search for a suitable method for him to contribute to the support of his club or community, during the current period in which spherical activity and all other activities cease completely, due to the outbreak of the Corona virus.
And the Spanish newspaper "AS" quoted Tony Croce as saying: "Withholding the salaries of players will inevitably strengthen the clubs' administrations, because that will boost their financial reserves to spend on other matters, but I think that this matter will not reach the most needy and most affected by the current crisis." And on the severity of the financial crisis that the clubs are currently facing, he said: “I am well aware that the financial resources have shrunk, if not completely stopped, but the crisis will not last for a long time, and it is likely that by the end of May things will improve, and the clubs will find solutions to compensate for what they lost.” However, the loss will be significant only if the crisis drags on until next fall. But if it continues until the summer, this will not affect much.
On the other hand, the newspaper revealed that Real Madrid has already started negotiating with its players to reduce their salaries, after being much late compared to its traditional rivals Barcelona, as well as its Madrid neighbor, Atletico. Negotiations began with the football and basketball players, considering that they are the highest paid in the club, especially football stars. The negotiations are limited to two things, a reduction of 12% if the current season is resumed, or 20% if the whole season is canceled.
The newspaper learned that the basketball team agreed to the proposal, while things are still vague for football players, who are hesitant about the issue, especially as there is fear that the season will be canceled, and therefore they will have to give up 20% of their salaries. The Belgian, Hazar, is the highest paid, as he receives 2.5 million euros a month, or 30 million euros annually.
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One million euros is the highest monthly wage for Real Madrid players, and is received by the Belgian Eden Hazar.
- Real Madrid suggested that its players reduce 12% of their salaries if the season resumes, or 20% if canceled.