Barcelona midfielder’s environment denies rumours of rejecting a salary reduction

Earlier this month, reports emerged suggesting Barcelona were considering an operation to reduce the salary of two of their signings from last summer – Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie.

The club had looked into the possibility of lowering their salaries, as part of their plan to cut costs ahead of the new season. But they were reportedly met with rejection by both parties, who argued that they had joined the club very recently.

Barça subsequently agreed to their arguments, knowing the players had rejected better offers from other European clubs in order to come to Camp Nou.

However, as reported by Calciomercato, Franck Kessie’s representatives have denied the rumours, suggesting there has been no such rejection from the player’s end, as far as the salary reduction is concerned.

Kessie’s agents have gone as far as to deny any negotiations taking place between Barcelona and the player over a salary reduction. They have stated that such rumours only ‘hurt the image of the club and the player’.

The illuminating clarification from Kessie’s representatives comes in the midst of speculation over the midfielder’s future at the club. Although the Ivorian has emerged as one of the most improved performers at Barcelona this year, his future at the club is far from secure.

With the Catalans facing immense pressure to reduce the cost of the workforce by €200 million, they are reportedly open to the sale of Kessie, if necessary.

Inter Milan are among the clubs interested in his services and there is even a possibility of a swap deal involving him and Marcelo Brozovic.

Kessie, for now, though, has remained keen on continuing his stint at Camp Nou and becoming a more prominent member of the team. But as we approach the summer transfer window, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the former AC Milan star.