Barcelona have recently had to make a number of tough choices with their veteran players, but this summer they should have one less to make. Jordi Alba has declared that he will lower his salary to remain with Barcelona if they ask him to.
The 33-year-old experienced fullback is one of many players from Barcelona’s glory era that former President Josep Maria Bartomeu signed to long-term contracts over market value.
Finding a method to manage or move past those contracts has been a major issue of worry ever since Joan Laporta returned to the Presidency.
Additionally, there has been a ton of reporting on the subject, detailing which players have reduced their salaries to support the team and which have not.
Addressing the matter to Marca, Alba confirmed that if the club were to ask him, he would take a salary cut.
What Jordi Alba Said On His Barcelona Future
Addressing the matter to Marca, Alba confirmed that if the club were to ask him, he would take a salary cut.
“Yes. It’s a club decision and I’ve always helped when asked. Many lies have been told in the press, but in the end I have always been there, no one can say otherwise.
“There are things that hurt, but you have to know how to live with it. I know my truth and I am very calm. My intention is to help the club and that both parties are happy.”
🚨 Jordi Alba to @marca: “I want to stay at FC Barcelona & fulfill my contract until June 2024, it’s my priority. I would lower my salary again, if they ask me. I feel good & the day I feel that I’m no longer able to defend a club like Barça, I’ll be the first to leave.” pic.twitter.com/V6ZIQw5N2S
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) February 10, 2023
Alba’s deal is up in 2024 and he is unlikely to be given any more than a short deal beyond that. He was also asked why he felt that people were so keen to ‘retire’ him.
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“It’s more of a media issue. I feel good, I feel capable and I have the support of the coach and teammates. When I go down the street people tell me so.
“I feel good and the day I feel that I am not capable of defending a club like Barcelona, I will be the first to leave.”
For years there have been doubts about Alba’s defensive ability at the highest level.
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