Barcelona manages Ronald Koeman has expressed optimism concerning the likes of Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquet.
According to statements from the Catalans camp, the manager hopes that the aforementioned players would follow the gesture of Gerard Pique by accepting a pay cut.
This was the goal of the team after they attracted the likes of Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia to their ranks this summer.
After concluding the signature of the Dutchman and Spaniard, the board can only hope that club legends Gerard Pique and Jodi Alba will accept a pay cut and renew their deals.
The current financial situation of Barcelona
The Catalans club are in deep shit when it comes to their financial situation. This is why most players in the team have been advised to take a pay cut.
The goal of the pay cut would be to purchase an additional forward, that would cover in the absence of Lionel Messi. Not a replacement for Lionel Messi, but a covering.
Ronald Koeman's statement
From his statement, Ronald Koeman expressed excitement over Gerard Pique's acceptance of a new contract will pay cut.
On the contrary, he expressed concern over the attitude of the likes of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquet over the issues of pay cuts. Stating that this has been their club for years, and urging them to sympathize with the club in its time of need.
Barcelona's current standing with new players
According to reports in Spain, with the acceptance of pay cut from Gerard Pique, the club executives have been able to register the likes of Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia.
Nonetheless, more sacrifices are still needed if new signings like the Argentine Sergio Aguero is to be registered. This is why there is a constant push for the Old guns to accept a pay cut.
Conclusion
After the pay cut acceptance from Gerard Pique, the board can only hope that the likes of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquet can follow suit.
Will Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquet accept a pay cut? Only time would reveal.
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