Barcelona pay cut: Ter Stegen among three players in favour of wage cut proposal

coronavirus-induced lockdown had a disastrous impact on footballing activities across Europe. lack of fans inside stadiums meant clubs had to battle a lack of matchday revenue and all that it entails. Barcelona, in particular, were one of hardest hit during lockdown, forcing club to implement a pay cut policy. With relief in sight after a prolonged period without supporters, club is once again pondering a pay cut but barely three players are in support of it. 

Also Read | Bru Fernandes linked with move to Real Madrid or Barcelona months after joining United

First-team players oppose Barcelona pay cut policy

According to a revelation by Catalunya Radio show La TdT, Barcelona are likely to urge first-team players to agree to ar round of pay cuts in 2021. club suffered losses estimated at €200 million during previous season, following which first-team players agreed to a Barcelona pay cut policy during business end.

However, players have opposed ar round of pay cuts, which has been estimated at 30% and is expected to be rolled out next year. First-team players have written a letter to club's board opposing ar round of pay cuts. Interestingly, at least three players have refused to sign letter, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Sergi Dest and Clement Lenglet. 

Also Read | When Lionel Messi made Barcelona LaLiga debut on October 16, 16 years ago: Watch

Ter Stegen among three players to help with Barcelona w bill loss 

According to Salary Sport, Ter Stegen's ws are estimated at €157,000. Interestingly, he is t among top three highest earners at club and neir are Sergi Dest and Clement Lenglet. Meanwhile, re's still clarity if players will have power to rescind ir contracts and chance to negotiate a free transfer if y agree to second round of pay cuts. 

Also Read | Messi maelstrom has plunged Barcelona into chaos, but it's a crisis of ir own making

Barcelona w bill, reported to be most inflated in club football, is estimated at €391 million. In order to help club in times of distress, first-team players agreed to a 70% w cut last season. This w cut helped club pay ws of n-playing staff, most of whom could have orwise been furloughed. coming days are expected to see more conflict between first-team players and Barcelona board. 

Also Read | Barcelona to cut 30% w bill due to crisis, hold urgent talks with players and staff

Im courtesy: FC Barcelona Instagram