LEEDS UNITED stars will be getting a wage BONUS when the coronavirus crisis is over.
Players have agreed to take hefty cuts on their salaries while the Championship season remains postponed.
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Leeds stars will get a pay rise when the season resumes as reward for deferring their wagesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Along with manager Marcelo Bielsa, up to half of their wages have been deferred.
But owner Andrea Radrizzani has offered them a 2 per cent raise when things get back to normal as a token of thanks.
Leeds have already taken £1million off their £3m monthly wage bill.
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And players are said to be delighted by Radrizanni’s gesture during a tough time for the game.
Leeds were top of the table when football was halted.
And promotion to the top flight would have guaranteed £170m in the bank.
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However, FA chiefs are yet to decide how and when the season should resume.
Indeed, there is talk it could be branded null and void, meaning there are no winners or losers and everyone will be back to square one at the start of next season.
Meanwhile, Leeds have been boosted by Kalvin Phillips’ declaration of intent to stay at Elland Road for the rest of his career.
The midfielder is believed to be a target for Spurs and Jose Mourinho.
But Phillips intends on remaining at Leeds for some time to come, saying: “I want to spend my career and Leeds and see the club doing well in the Premier League.
“I’m just enjoying every minute right now.”
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