DBasia.news – Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil reportedly rejected his team’s decision to cut player salaries for the next 12 months. Ozil wants the contents of the agreement related to this matter to be clarified first.
Arsenal confirmed that the players and coaches had agreed to a 12.5 percent salary cut in an effort to overcome the corona virus pandemic. The agreement states that Arsenal will pay full wages if they qualify for the Champions League this season or next.
In addition, the players will also receive a bonus of 100,000 euros when finishing in the top four. Meanwhile, when qualifying for the Europa League, the players will receive 7.5 percent of salary deductions. Furthermore, for every player who is sold and receives a profit, the money will be returned.
“We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first team players, head coaches and core coaching staff to help the club at this critical time. This step follows positive and constructive discussions,” Arsenal said in an official statement.
“In this conversation, there is a clear appreciation of the gravity of the situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the strong desire for players and staff to show their support for the Arsenal family.”
“A reduction in total annual income of 12.5 percent will come into force this month, with contractual documents being completed in the coming days. If we meet specific targets in the coming seasons, mainly related to success on the field, the club will pay the agreed amount. “
“We will pay back the target, which is directly influenced by the players. That means our financial position will be stronger. The agreement is based on the assumption that we will complete the 2019-2020 season and receive full broadcast revenue,” added the Gunners.
“The savings made will help cover some of the financial risks this season with regard to matches and commercial revenues. We are proud and grateful to the players and staff for joining together to support the club, people and community in this unprecedented times. “These are some of the toughest challenges in club history.”
However, according to the Daily Mail, there are three players who have rejected the decision. One of them is Mesut Ozil. The midfielder did not want his salary of 350 thousand pounds per week to be cut.
The former Real Madrid player wants to see the financial impact of the corona virus pandemic before making a choice. The German midfielder will agree to cut his salary if the rules regarding the details are made clearer.
The news is in accordance with the statement of Ozil’s agent, Erkut Sogut in March 2020. He considered, the players do not have to be victims to save the club.
“Suspending competition is an option, but not with salary cuts when the club can still make the same profit as last year,” explained Sogut.
Mesut Ozil is a generous player in using his income. The 31-year-old midfielder has set aside part of his salary for a number of charities outside the world of football.