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A former football official is sounding the alarm on spiraling player salaries, advocating for greater club responsibility in managi
“We said goodbye to the most expensive salary structure in Europe – Messi, Neymar, mbappé are gone – but the vrey big international title was brought for the first time,” the official explained. This strategy demonstrates that success can be achieved through shrewd, sustainable investments rather than solely relying on astronomical player wages.
The official argues that both clubs and associations need to maintain control over wage demands.This involves showing strength and resisting pressure from players and their agents who consistently push for higher compensation.
The increasing power of agents and player representatives is viewed critically. The official emphasized the need for clubs and associations to retain “air sovereignty” in financial decisions. Associations, he noted, should not yield to every demand made by players or their advisors.
“Every club has the responsibility not to make the consultants too powerful. You have to show strength,” the official stated. A shift in salary expectations, he believes, can only be driven by reforms implemented by governing bodies and leagues.
The reform of Financial fair Play serves as a pertinent example. Previously,100% of a club’s revenue could be allocated to salaries. However,since 2022,an upper limit has been introduced,currently set at 70% of sales. This measure is designed to compel clubs to reassess their spending and reduce excessive personnel expenses.
“With 70 percent, some clubs are forced to rethink and lower their too high personnel expenses,” the former Bayern player observed. He considers the current 70% threshold a
