Bonus scheme backfires on Perez
An end-of-season bonus in the region of $US 560,000 per player is prompting many of Real's surplus squad members to refuse to leave the club.
An end-of-season bonus in the region of $US 560,000 per player is prompting many of Real's surplus squad members to refuse to leave the club.
The Spanish champions must shed a number of playing personnel before the new campaign begins in September but the club is facing the difficult task of forcing transfer-listed players to move on because of the carrot being dangled by chairman Florentino Perez.
Most want the chance to play alongside newcomer Zinedine Zidane but the club's bonus scheme being implemented for Real Madrid's 100th year is also to blame for the lack of momentum.
Perez wants to see next season out in style and is hopeful of a Liga and Champions League double to put the icing on the cake of the Merengues' centenary celebrations.
To encourage success, Real are offering huge financial bonuses to all players should the team complete the 'Doblete'. They have until August 26 to find suitable outlets for their surplus staff - the deadline for players' registrations ahead of the new season in the Primera.