China News Service, April 26. Affected by the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, some Premier League clubs have implemented policies to reduce pay and lay off employees. But the Chelsea club made it clear that they would not do this. On the 25th local time, Chelsea issued an announcement through the official website. The announcement stated that the club's first team players will not temporarily reduce their pay and will not lay off full-time employees.
Chelsea wrote in the official announcement: "The club confirmed that we will not use the new coronavirus work retention plan currently adopted by the government, and this plan will continue until June 30. We have no plans for any generalization of full-time staff Layoffs or leave, they will still receive 100% of their wages. Temporary workers hired by the club and match day staff will be compensated until June 30, and their income will be the same as in normal match conditions. "
The Chelsea club also said in the announcement that it will not require players to make financial sacrifices, but will guide players to carry out charitable activities. In addition, if the remaining games of the season are empty, Chelsea will credit all remaining season ticket users with the remaining games.
There have been media reports before that Chelsea players have agreed to a 10% salary cut, but Chelsea made it clear that players will not reduce their pay. "At present, the men ’s first team will not contribute financially to the club. On the contrary, the club has instructed the team to focus on further support for other charities. As this crisis erupts, the club will continue to work with the men ’s Dialogue on the financial contributions of club activities. "(End)