Roman Abramovic’s Noble Purpose Made Players Agree to Cut Their Salary

DBasia.news –  Roman Abramovic’s intention to fight COVID-19 was the factor behind Chelsea player’s agreement to cut his salary. After negotiating the Blues players agreed to cut their salary by 10 percent.

Through discussions via WhatsApp led by captain Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea players agreed to cut their salaries by 10 percent.

Roman Abramovich’s efforts to help the National Health Service (NHS) in fighting the corona virus are said to play a role in the player’s agreement. What Abramovich did made the players believe their steps were correct.

Abramovich has been fairly active in delivering aid since the corona virus pandemic erupted. Last month, the wealthy Russian businessman opened the Millennium Hotel on Stamford Bridge to become a residence for nurses and medical personnel free of charge.

Abramovich also made the Stamford Bridge Stadium a place to share food with the surrounding community.

By cutting players’ salaries by 10 percent, Chelsea could save up to 10 million pounds from the original salary budget of 285 million pounds.

In addition to Chelsea, players from several Premier League clubs have said they are willing to cut their salaries. Before Chelsea, there were Southampton and West Ham who were willing to reduce the salary they received. Next Watford who cut player salaries by 30 percent and Arsenal 12.5 percent.