Coronavirus: Saka, Arsenal Teammates Agree 12.5% Pay cut Until March 2021

Bukayo Saka and his Arsenal teammates have agreed to a 12.5% pay until March 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Arsenal confirmed this in a statement released on their official website on Monday.

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As reported by Mirror Football – Saka and his Arsenal teammates will take the pay cut but will be re-paid sums basing on on-pitch performances in a complex bonus structure.

Arsenal said in a statement: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time.

“The move follows positive and constructive discussions. In these conversations there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family.

Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5 per cent will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days.

“If we meet specific targets in the seasons ahead, primarily linked to success on the pitch, the club will repay agreed amounts.

“We will be able to make those repayments as hitting these targets, which the players can directly influence, will mean our financial position will be stronger.