PSG players reject pay cut as wage negotiations stall amid coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus France lockdown situation has brought the entire country to a standstill. France has been one of the worst-affected countries in Europe with over 23,000 deaths so far. Ligue 1, just like all other major European leagues, has been suspended over the last month. While clubs in the English top flight are still discussing wage cuts, similar negotiations were reportedly underway in France. According to recent reports, Paris Saint-German players have refused to take a pay cut amid the coronavirus France situation. 

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Ligue 1: PSG players reject pay cut as wage negotiations stall amid coronavirus crisis

Reports in French newspaper La Parisien have suggested that the current Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons may only resume in August. PSG have estimated that the club could miss out on £210 million in revenue with ticket sales non-existent until football resumes. The French champions have a huge wage bill with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe being their highest-paid players, earning a reported £600,000 and £375,000 on a weekly basis. Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had earlier suggested that squad players will have to do what they can to help the club reduce costs. Club captain Thiago Silva and teammate Marquinhos are leading the talks with the club on behalf of the rest of the players.  

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