Real Madrid did not have to follow in the footsteps of its
rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in reducing the
salaries of players due to the crisis of the Corona virus,
but he is nevertheless considering taking a
rationalization step before the start of next season, by
getting rid of some of his players.
The Royal Club had announced earlier that it would not
reduce wages as major clubs in Europe did, considering
that it currently pays the equivalent of 284 million euros
per season to 37 players, which represents
approximately 52 percent of its annual budget.
But the newspaper “AS” close to the walls of the club
stated that Real Madrid seeks to reduce its spending by
deducting about 75 million Euros from it, by selling
some of its stars whose coach Zinedine Zidane does not
want to be present at the start of next season.
On top of these players is the Welsh star Gareth Bale,
who receives 29 million euros annually, despite his
declining role in the French coach’s plans.
By the same token, the “Merengue” will seek to sell his
Colombian star James Rodriguez, as well as his striker
Mariano Diaz, who refused to leave, knowing that he
currently receives 8 million euros annually, although he
only played 65 minutes.
There is also the Spanish player, Ibrahim Diaz, who got 7
million euros for only 170 minutes this year.
Combining what was previously mentioned, and with
what other players like Alvaro Udriozola, Danny
Sibayos and Jesus Vallejo receive, the Royal Club is
able to save 75 million euros, with other players who
have proven their efficiency with low wages, such as
Ashraf Hakimi currently loaned to Borussia Dortmund,
Germany, and Norwegian Martin Odegaard who plays
Spanish club Real Sociedad is on loan too.
Real Madrid’s move comes in light of the suspension of
the Spanish League and Champions League, and the
amendment of broadcast and sponsorship contracts
recently.
