FC Barcelona Complicated negotiation
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ELast Friday the players approved the agreement for the adjustment of their salaries after a tough negotiation with the club. The staff was always willing to cut their salary, but not under the conditions requested by the Manager. At first, the club wanted the downgrade to be 191 million and after 146 in second offer, and in very different payment conditions. Part of the return of part of these amounts was even proposed through insurance policies.
The deal was closed as follows. Players will reduce their salary this season 20/21 by 122 million to be paid back in the next four years. And they will do it regardless of when the players end up hiring. In the case, for example, of Leo Messi, who ends his commitment in June, receive his proportional part until 2025. That is in relation to the fixed salary, because the variables will be paid in three years. Collection is guaranteed for all purposes.
Players will collect the amounts in those four years and the purchasing power of money will be maintained through the collection of the annual CPI, but always with a minimum of 1%. This agreement includes all the players of the first team and the subsidiary with some exceptions. Regarding the first team, the players who decided to negotiate separately and who reached an agreement when Bartomeu was still in the presidency are outside this commitment: Piqu, Ter Stegen, Lenglet y De Jong. Subsidiary players whose deferral is less than 150,000 euros are also excluded. This agreement, which was reached with the current Management Board, will have to be ratified by the new president. It was vital for the club to reach an agreement in this regard and to be able to pay the proportional part of the payroll in January.
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