Bravo

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

It seems to have been taken for granted he took a cut, nobody accept the club or him know, Spotrac is a good website, mainly for the American market, show me a better one.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

FFS why are you always so argumentative??

My rationale for his basic being lower is that after 4 years of under performance and his age getting to 30 (no resale value) his bargaining position was a lot weaker. Surely even SP who has a poor track record in this department will have used that to our advantage. I suspect the initial 1 year extension may have had a release clause it it to suit both sides.

In the summer when he was bosman his agent would have seen what offers were out there. With covid impacting the global economy his bargaining position would have been weakened further. The fact that he re-signed AFTER his contract ran out shows that the Palace offer was as good as any alternatives offered or was good enough not to move as he and his family are settled in London etc.

Your understanding of contracts is poor too - even for renewals you still get signing on fees, this has been the case for a number of years. I remember Bruges looking at him a few years ago. For him to go back to Belguim i suspect even as a marquee signing he will not get more than say £30k a week so that was never going to happen.

It is not like he is playing for free. If say he is now on say £80k (just my guess - keep your hair on) he is still a multi millionaire and well rewarded for the job he does. He is also still one of our top earners.

Do you think Wickham got a similar wage when he left Palace? He probably took a 80% drop, so would have probably accepted a 50% pay cut to stay with us

Edited by palace99 (19 Jan 2022 5.20pm)

Such a bizarre thing to get so angry about.

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“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Benteke is worth every penny of his salary.