Official: Espanyol confirm wage cuts of 70 percent due to coronavirus
The La Liga club have confirmed players' salaries will be temporarily reduced
The economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be seen across the board in Spanish football. Barcelona became the first La Liga club to announce wage cuts on Thursday, with local rivals Espanyol following their lead on Friday.
In a statement, Espanyol confirmed that they would be applying ERTEs to the club's playing staff to the tune of 70 percent of their salaries.
"RCD Espanyol, as a consequence of the temporary suspension of competitions and the exceptional situation we are going through, have presented to the relevant authorities the necessary paperwork to apply ERTEs due to force majeure. Said request has been filed unilaterally for reasons of urgency and responsibility," the club said.
"Those affected have been informed and have shown their understanding and respect, which the club is grateful for in these complicated moments. The measures affect the players and coaches working with the men's and women's first teams, Espanyol B and the U19s and U17s. The measures request a reduction to the working week of 70 percent."
The club add that the players have been very understanding and that they remain hopeful of reaching an agreement with the players which would avoid them having to follow through with the ERTEs.
Espanyol have so far announced six cases of coronavirus at the club, including four first team players.
El @RCDEspanyol presenta un ERTO que afecta a les plantilles del primer equip masculí i femení, Espanyol B i Juvenils A i B
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) 27 de marzo de 2020
El #RCDE presenta un ERTE que afecta a las plantillas del primer equipo masculino y femenino, Espanyol B y Juveniles A y B
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