Published17 August 2024, 04:59
Transfer bombshell: This is how much money Xherdan Shaqiri is expected to earn at FC Basel
FC Basel has signed Xherdan Shaqiri. The superstar is expected to earn around 1.7 million francs per year, significantly less than at his last club.
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FC Basel has announced the signing of Xherdan Shaqiri, who has signed a three-year contract until 2027.
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Shaqiri returns to his hometown club with great joy and pride and wants to attack again with FCB.
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According to “CH Media”, the former national team star earns 1.7 million francs gross per year in Basel.
The hammer is perfect! On Friday afternoon, FC Basel announced what all fans in Basel had hoped for: the signing of Xherdan Shaqiri. The 32-year-old signed a three-year contract with the red-blue team until summer 2027.
He says: “It fills me with pride and I am very happy that I can return to my hometown of FCB today. I have had a deep connection with the club and the region since my childhood. As a fan and of course as a player.”
Shaqiri has signed a three-year contract with FCB.
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He completed his football training in Basel and launched his international career. “Now I want to attack again with FCB and I can hardly wait to see our fans again in the Joggeli,” said Shaqiri.
“We have been talking to Xherdan for weeks”
Sporting director Daniel Stucki also commented on the signing. “We have been talking to Xherdan for weeks and are extremely happy that his return to Basel has finally worked out,” he said. “The signing was only possible – also financially – because FCB, but above all Xherdan himself, really wanted him to return.” But what does that mean? How much does the Basel returnee earn?
According to information from «CH Media» Shaqiri earns around 1.7 million gross at FC Basel – per year! If this figure is even remotely correct, he is by far the highest earner in the team. It is a huge salary for a player in the Super League and yet: Shaqiri has given up a lot of money for his beloved club, for his great love. At Chicago, he recently earned around 7.5 million francs.
And it is also a fact: yes, it is a lot of money, but: FCB can certainly afford this sum after the numerous sales and resale participations this summer. As a reminder: Renato Veiga moved to Chelsea FC for around 14 million francs. FC Basel also received many millions for former player Riccardo Calafiori. This is because those responsible secured a share in a resale in 2023.
This is what happens next with Shaqiri
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Shaqiri will not be present at the cup match against FC Subingen.
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On Monday evening, there will be a fan reception for Shaqiri around the Joggeli. At 6.30 p.m., he will speak to the fans on the platform in front of Sector D from the balcony of the FCB headquarters.
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A live media conference will take place on Tuesday at 1 p.m.
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Shaqiri’s training begins on Tuesday afternoon.
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