DBasia.news – Real Madrid officially adopted a policy of cutting the salaries of its players and staff due to the co-19 pandemic which has postponed all matches. Los Blancos followed in the footsteps of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid who had already implemented the action.
LaLiga is among those affected by the corona virus. The number one competition in Spain has been suspended until an unspecified time limit.
Given the current situation, LaLiga participants need to think of ways to stay afloat. As revenue is greatly reduced due to postponed competitions. In addition, people’s purchasing power is also reduced.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are two of the clubs who have chosen to cut the salary of coaches plus players. This method is now also followed by Real Madrid.
“The player and coach of Real Madrid’s first team of football and basketball, accompanied by the captain and head of the club, have reached an agreement to cut their salaries this year by 10 to 20 percent. All this was done in connection with certain situations that might affect the completion of the 2019-2020 sports season. , “Real Madrid wrote in an official statement.
“The decision carried out by players, coaches and employees will avoid traumatic steps that can affect other workers. In addition, to contribute to the economic goals of the institution in the face of loss of income that will be made for the next few months as a consequence of suspension and paralysis of most commercial activities. “
Previously, Real Madrid player, Toni Kroos, had criticized the policy of footballer’s salary cuts. According to him, it’s better to receive a full salary, then set aside some funds to help fight the corona virus.