Anderlecht players asked to give up one month’s wages
Belgian soccer side Anderlecht are asking their players to skip one month’s salary and help save at least two-million euros as the coronavirus pandemic hits the club hard.
Anderlecht suspended the contracts of several staff members on Tuesday and chief executive officer Karel Van Eetvelt said players were being asked to show solidarity by giving up 30 days of wages.
“It will save us at least two million euros,” he told Belgian broadcaster Sporza.
The club considered also suspending the contracts of players to save costs but said it was a risky step.