Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus players agree temporary pay cut to combat Covid-19 pandemic

Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri and several other team members, including the superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, have agreed to a temporary pay cut amid the coronavirus pandemic that will save the club around €90million ($100.26 million). The defending champions Juventus have not played since beating Serie A title rivals Inter behind closed doors on March 8. Also Read - Akshay Kumar Takes Wife Twinkle Khanna To Hospital, Drives Through Deserted Roads of Mumbai

As per the reports, Sarri and the first-team players have agreed what amounts to a four-month pay reduction to help Italy’s most successful club during the global crisis. The effective one-third cut to the players’ annual salaries will mean a huge drop in wages for a squad headed by marquee player Ronaldo. Also Read - Compulsory 14-day Quarantine For Violators of Nationwide Lockdown: Govt in Fresh Advisory

According to Tuttosport, the move came after a conversation between club captain Giorgio Chiellini and the rest of the squad. Negotiations are still on between Chiellini and the squad with club president Andre Agnelli and chief football office Fabio Paratici for further wage cuts.