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It appears whoever we sign,ludicrous basic wages,given previously,are a thing of the past.
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MAN CITY have slashed an incredible £643,000-a-week off their wage bill since the Spanish duo of Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain started running the club.
Manchester City, wage bill, tevez, balotelli, juventus, saleABOVE:
Carlos Tevez was the latest high earner to go – £198k a week – when he was sold to Juventus for £10m last week.
CEO Soriano and Sporting Director Begiristain have also overseen the departures of another four major salaries from the player wage bill, since taking charge late last year.
The January sale of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan saved City £150,000-a-week, while three out-of-contract players have also been released.
Wayne Bridge and Roque Santa Cruz were on £90k a week, while Kolo Toure - snapped up by Liverpool on a free - was on an astonishing £115,000-a-week at the Etihad.
All that adds up to an annual saving of more than £33 million.
City became the Premier League biggest spenders following the takeover of the club by the Abu Dhabi Group.
But they are now addressing their finances to fall in line with Financial Fair Play rules.
City’s wages now are lower, with new contracts incentive based and enhanced by generous bonuses for success.
For instance, major new signings Fernandinho and Jesus Navas have basic deals of £90k and £70k-a-week respectively.
Further signings will be made following the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
City in the market for a goalkeeper to cover Joe Hart, a left back, a left-sided centre back and a striker.
With the chances of signing Napoli’s Edinson Cavani receding, the latest striker being considered is Sevilla’s Alvaro Negredo, who would cost £15 million.
But there will be further City departures. They could include Joleon Lescott (£90k-a-week) and Gareth Barry, who has a £125k-a-week deal.
Midfielder Barry is being eyed by new Stoke boss Mark Hughes, his former City manager, but is looking to stay at the Etihad
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MAN CITY have slashed an incredible £643,000-a-week off their wage bill since the Spanish duo of Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain started running the club.
Manchester City, wage bill, tevez, balotelli, juventus, saleABOVE:
Carlos Tevez was the latest high earner to go – £198k a week – when he was sold to Juventus for £10m last week.
CEO Soriano and Sporting Director Begiristain have also overseen the departures of another four major salaries from the player wage bill, since taking charge late last year.
The January sale of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan saved City £150,000-a-week, while three out-of-contract players have also been released.
Wayne Bridge and Roque Santa Cruz were on £90k a week, while Kolo Toure - snapped up by Liverpool on a free - was on an astonishing £115,000-a-week at the Etihad.
All that adds up to an annual saving of more than £33 million.
City became the Premier League biggest spenders following the takeover of the club by the Abu Dhabi Group.
But they are now addressing their finances to fall in line with Financial Fair Play rules.
City’s wages now are lower, with new contracts incentive based and enhanced by generous bonuses for success.
For instance, major new signings Fernandinho and Jesus Navas have basic deals of £90k and £70k-a-week respectively.
Further signings will be made following the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
City in the market for a goalkeeper to cover Joe Hart, a left back, a left-sided centre back and a striker.
With the chances of signing Napoli’s Edinson Cavani receding, the latest striker being considered is Sevilla’s Alvaro Negredo, who would cost £15 million.
But there will be further City departures. They could include Joleon Lescott (£90k-a-week) and Gareth Barry, who has a £125k-a-week deal.
Midfielder Barry is being eyed by new Stoke boss Mark Hughes, his former City manager, but is looking to stay at the Etihad