Barcelona goalkeeper ready to reduce his salary to help out club

After breaking hurdles in their quest to offload fringe players in the team, FC Barcelona are currently looking to offer renewed terms to some of the existing stars in the squad, in an attempt to reduce the cost of the workforce.

The club are actively negotiating with Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique over renewed deals that would include a salary cut. It should go a long way in helping the Catalans free up their wage budget and thus register the new signings such as Robert Lewandowski.

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are exploring a renewal for not only Busquets and Pique but other stars as well, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

The goalkeeper has emerged as a surprise option on the list, considering he already has a contract until 2025. The player is rated highly by Xavi, who has played a key role in helping him retain his status as the number one ‘keeper despite his inconsistencies in the recent past.

However, in light of Barça’s financial crisis, the club want to offer ter Stegen a renewed deal with a salary cut.

To the club’s surprise, ter Stegen’s representatives have appeared willing to negotiate and possibly accept the renewed terms. They are willing to help the club register the new players, and are thus ready to sit down with the board members to find an economic solution.

As one of the most experienced members of the first team, ter Stegen bags a lucrative contract at Barcelona. But his new deal could see him earn considerably less, especially after the addition of stars such as Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde.

During ter Stegen’s last contract extension, it was agreed that the goalkeeper would reduce his salary demands in the event of a delicate final situation.

The clause is considered rather subjective, but with the goalkeeper willing to sit down, it will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming weeks.