Player offers salary cut

Igor Paixão has indicated he is willing to accept a lower salary to assist Olympique de Marseille in overcoming its financial challenges, although the club has not yet formally approached him about the matter.

Club faces financial pressure

Olympique de Marseille is struggling financially and has not made any new signings during this summer transfer window. The club is considering salary reductions for some players to meet the financial rules set by the league’s regulatory body, the DNCG.

President highlights efforts

President Stéphane Richard stated that the club has already reduced its squad size and made a substantial cut to its salary cap. He described these actions as “unprecedented in the club’s history” and emphasized how quickly they have been accomplished.

Players engage in discussions

Negotiations are ongoing with several players, with some volunteering to reduce their salaries and others showing openness to the idea. Richard referred to the collective effort as a “war effort” to meet the DNCG’s requirements by the end of the year.

Paixão’s potential role

Paixão, who almost joined Sunderland in the Premier League this summer, said he would support the club by reducing his salary if needed. However, he has not yet been officially contacted about this possibility.

Club seeks DNCG approval

The club’s management hopes that their efforts will be acknowledged and praised by the DNCG. However, they admit they are not yet at the target they need to meet in order to comply with the financial regulations.