Jordi Alba offers to take huge pay cut to help stricken Barcelona out with his contract having one-year left

BARCELONA star Jordi Alba has offered to take a PAY CUT in order to stay at the Nou Camp.

The 33-year-old Spanish international left-back arrived at the Catalans in 2012 from Valencia.

Since then he has played over 300 matches in the top-flight and won countless honours.

He has five LaLiga titles, a Champions League, Club World Cup, five Copa del Reys and four Spanish super Cups on his CV.

After previously spending time in Barcelona’s academy before heading to Cornella, this is Alba’s 18th season at Barcelona.

However, he has found himself left on the bench for spells this term under boss and former team-mate Xavi.

The 2012 European Championship winner has now entered the final 18 months of his contract and speculation has been mounting that he looks set to depart the club this summer.

However, not only has he declared that he intends to see out the full length of his deal – he has even told Marca that he would be willing to take a pay cut to remain there.

Alba said: “I think I’m at a good level. It is true that I am not playing everything, but when I go out I try to do my best. And when I’m not playing I try to help all my teammates by supporting them from the bench.

“It’s a new facet for me because normally I’ve been lucky enough to play a lot of minutes.

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This year not so much, but I also have my minutes and I’m happy with this role.

“It is important to help my colleagues, to be with them, to advise them, and this is also positive and motivates me.”

When asked whether he would lower his salary, he replied: “Yes. It’s a club decision and I’ve always helped when asked.

“My intention is to help the club and that both parties are happy.”

Alba added: “I feel good, I feel capable and I have the support of the coach and team-mates.

“When I go down the street people let me know. 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.”

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk