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Gerard Pique willing to cut his salary by Barcelona. Pique’s wife, Shakira, sent a touching message to the 34-year-old.
Barcelona is currently experiencing financial problems. Most recently, the president of the Catalan club, Joan Laporta, said the club’s debt had penetrated 1 billion euros.
Therefore, Barcelona must reduce spending. The salaries of big players must be cut, especially when there are salary restrictions in LaLiga.
Gerard Pique is one of the players who are willing to cut their wages. The former Manchester United player wants to cut 50 percent, from 38 million euros a year to 19 million euros a year.
Through her personal Instagram account, @shakira, a singer from Colombia who is also Pique’s wife, gives support.
“I am proud of you Gerard Pique! Your team, your club and we your family can always count on you when we need you.” Shakira on his personal Instagram.
Financial difficulties are also the cause of Barcelona having to release Lionel Messi. In fact, the Argentine player has also wanted to cut his salary by 50 percent.
This summer, Barcelona can still buy players. However, most of it is obtained for free.
Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia got free from Manchester City. In addition, there is Memphis Depay who was signed from Lyon.
Besides Messi, Barcelona has also released several players. Konrad de la Fuente, Jean-Clair Todibo, Junior Firpo, Sergio Akieme, and Carles Alena are Barcelona’s sales figures.
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