Zapping World Eleven PSG: summary of Christophe Galtier’s first press conference
Since the opening of the transfer window, Barça has spent lavishly. Whether paid transfers (Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha) or free (Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie), the Blaugrana have seen their payroll grow again. Admittedly, they also ensured a substantial inflow of money with the sale of part of their TV rights, but that will not solve everything, and Joan Laporta understood this well. If he continues to push for the arrival of Jules Koundé, he knows above all that he will have to sell, as well as reduce the salaries of several players in the workforce, as has already been the case in the past. One player is currently concerned: Frenkie De Jong.
A forced pay cut?
Tracked by Manchester United for several weeks, the Dutch midfielder is still in Barcelona, and his future seems to be well written in La Liga for the moment. But for that, he will have to agree to reduce his emoluments, as the radio program explains. Carrusel Deportivo. According to the media, the leaders have even already warned him, his current salary does not fall within the new maximum grid fixed by the club, which would be around 20 million euros. Currently, he would receive 30 million. A significant drop forced by the Spanish management, which would open the door more than ever to a departure in the event of refusal by the former Ajax Amsterdam. Manchester United are waiting for that, not sure if it is to the taste of Xavi Hernandez.
to summarize
Joan Laporta, Barça boss, told Frenkie De Jong that he would have to reduce his salary if he wanted to continue the adventure with the Blaugrana. The Catalan team has set a maximum bar of 20 million euros.
