The first La Liga club to announce that it sends its players and coaches into technical unemployment
Espanyol Barcelona is the first club in La Liga to announce the sending of all players and coaches in technical unemployment, due to the coronavirus pandemic, informs brand.com. The salaries of footballers and technicians will be reduced by up to 70 percent, depending on the negotiations with them.
The announcement made by Espanyol Barcelona
“The team expressed its commitment to the club, appealing to its responsibility and placing the future of the club first and foremost,” Espanyol said. The decision concerns the first and second men’s teams, the women’s team and the junior teams and implies a 70 percent reduction in working hours during the emergency, taking into account the fact that the players have to prepare individually at home. At the same time, the salaries of the members of the club management will be reduced proportionately.
FC Barcelona also announced measures due to the coronavirus epidemic
And the city’s rival announced that it will take action because of the coronavirus epidemic. Thus, the Catalans announced on Thursday the reduction of employees’ salaries, but does not specify whether the measures also apply to the players. However, journalists from Marca argue that they apply to footballers.