Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has made an
offer to reduce his salary as a coach at Argentinian club
Jimenaasia La Plata, to help him in the financial crisis
caused by the outbreak of the new Corona virus.
“We exchanged messages with his assistant and
(Maradona) was among the first to be prepared for a
salary review, because he wanted,” Gabriel
Pellegrino, president of the club threatening to relegate to
the second division, told “Cielo Sports”.
“This indicates a person who is not thinking about
money, but with the help of Jimnasia in this situation.”
The 1986 world champion took over the club’s training
last September.
The club president added, “Maradona is not looking
forward to the end of his contract. He is at home now,
but he will return. He will be ready after the matter
ends.”
On the way Maradona, 59, has adapted to the period of
isolation, Pellegrino said, “Diego is doing well, he is
bored like everyone … He takes care of himself because
he is at an age closer to a vulnerable group, but he
handles the best he can.”
The Argentine league matches have been suspended until
further notice since March 17, and the League has
entered into negotiations to reduce the salaries of players
and employees, to reduce the catastrophic impact of
stopping the competitions.
It is noteworthy that a large number of European clubs,
headed by Barcelona, have reduced the salaries of their
players in order to face the crisis and maintain the
presence of club employees in their positions and ensure
that they receive their salaries.
