The client of Chinanews.com, April 9th. The official website of the Chinese Football Association announced that at the seminar on the 9th, various professional football clubs reached consensus on reasonable salary reductions.
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The original text of the Football Association Announcement is as follows:
Affected by the epidemic, the professional football leagues at all levels in China will postpone the start of the competition this year. Professional football clubs and investors generally face operational difficulties. The club's calls for moderate burden reduction and reasonable salary reduction are strong. The epidemic also has a huge impact on the development of global football. For this purpose, FIFA has issued specific guidance on handling player contracts and transfers under the influence of the epidemic. In response to the guidance of FIFA and the voice of the club, the Chinese Football Association convened representatives of professional league clubs at all levels to hold a video seminar on April 9 to jointly discuss the response plan.
After full discussion, representatives of professional football clubs of the Super League, China First League and China Second Class expressed their respect for FIFA ’s relevant guidance on handling player contracts and transfers under the influence of the epidemic, and agreed in principle to the club and players in full consultation Reasonable salary reduction under the uniform standards of the entire team is implemented under the salary reduction period from March 1, 2020 to the start of the 2020 league season. The specific salary reduction plan guidance will be organized by the Chinese Football Association Professional Clubs, Players, Coach Representatives and Legal Professionals The working group including the individual is formulated and announced.
The Chinese Football Association will continue to maintain close communication with professional clubs, urge professional football practitioners to do epidemic protection work to ensure the health of players and staff, and also call on Chinese professional football participants to unite and overcome difficulties in difficult times. Work together to maintain the overall health and stability of the league this year.
Regarding the issue of salary reduction, the Chinese Football Association also communicated with FIFA several times and received FIFA support. Mattias, deputy secretary general of FIFA Football Affairs, wrote to the Chinese Football Association specifically: FIFA expressed its support for the positive attitude of the Chinese Football Association in helping clubs and players and coaches to negotiate solutions and taking into account the interests of all parties. FIFA encourages the Chinese Football Association to form its own guidance recommendations based on FIFA ’s guiding principles, applicable national laws, and local conditions. FIFA will fully assist the Chinese Football Association in handling football management matters. (Finish)