Scalable fixed salary, variable depending on the number of matches… Why does PSG include bonuses in contracts?

A fixed salary and bonuses linked to performance. Since his arrival at PSG at the start of summer 2022, Luis Campos has implemented a new formula when drawing up his players’ contracts. Latest example? The extension of Presnel Kimpembe, whose lease now extends until 2026. Before him, the manager had extended several important elements of the Parisian squad: Marco Verratti last December but finally left during the last transfer window, and Marquinhos in May, even if everything was tied up months before to continue the adventure until 2027.

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For each of these eminent members of the recent history of PSG version QSI, the Parisian sports advisor used the same method: a contract with a fixed salary slightly increased, to which are added variables established according to the number of matches played. Accustomed to contracts that were not very flexible and which guaranteed a lot of financial security, the former Italian midfielder had difficulty accepting the idea, especially since he knew he was accustomed to physical problems.