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Premier League Clubs to Ask Players to Take 30% Wage Cut 


Fri 03 Apr 2020 | 06:38 PM
Mohamed Helba

Premier League clubs will ask players to take a 30% pay cut in order for the clubs' non-playing staff to continue earning their full wages, as the season will not be resumed in May.

In a statement after a meeting of Premier League Shareholder, all the clubs agreed that their main priority is to ensure health and peace for all of those, who are involved in the football activity. 

"First and foremost, it was reaffirmed that the overriding priority is to aid the health and wellbeing of the nation and our communities, including players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters," the statement read.

It also said that the resumption of the Premier League will not be in May and that season would only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

"It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so. The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time," the statement read. 

The clubs also said that they would consult all the players on a 30% wage cut. 

"In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019/20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employment throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration," the statement noted.

"This guidance will be kept under constant review as circumstances change," it added.