Tottenham Hotspur chairman, Daniel Levy, contacted former boss Mauricio Pochettino over a pay cut. The club still pays the former manager’s wages, according to Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail.
Mauricio Pochettino Contacted by Tottenham Hotspur Over Wage Reduction
Wage Reduction
Daniel Levy sacked Mauricio Pochettino in November after five-and-a-half years at Spurs. The chairman replaced the Argentine with Jose Mourinho.
As part of the dismissal, Levy agreed to pay Pochettino’s £8.5 million a year wages until he found a new job.
Pochettino remains unemployed, despite being linked with top jobs around Europe. Manchester United and Real Madrid showed interest in Pochettino earlier this season.
However, due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Levy contacted Pochettino to negotiate a new payment deal.
More Staff Facing Wage Reductions
Reports suggest that a number of Pochettino’s former backroom staff at Spurs also face wage reductions. Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Antoni Jimenez will be contacted by the club to negotiate lesser payments.
Talks also continue between the club, current boss Mourinho and the playing staff about a wage reduction due to the suspension of the Premier League.
Levy originally took the decision to furlough 550 non-playing staff in March. But the club reversed the decision this week following widespread criticism.
Growing Concern for Levy and Spurs
These further cuts from Levy highlight serious and growing financial implications for Spurs during the coronavirus pandemic.
It adds to the long and expanding list of cuts imposed by the club since the football season suspended in March.
The club owes huge debts over the building of the new stadium. Levy also continues to make payments on recent transfer deals.
Premier League clubs continue to discuss how and when the league will resume, which continue this week.
The continuation of football will be hugely important for Spurs as Levy will look to find some stability in a turbulent time for the club.
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