Olympique de Marseille’s efforts to reduce spending have met opposition from Geoffrey Kondogbia and Amine Harit, who have declined to accept cuts to their salaries.
The club is continuing a cost-reduction programme after a transfer window that saw several players leave. According to L’Equipe, Marseille’s management has been speaking directly to members of the squad about restructuring their financial terms as it attempts to reduce its wage bill.
Kondogbia and Harit have rejected the proposal to lower their earnings. Both internationals believe they have already made significant financial sacrifices in the past and do not feel there is sufficient reason to agree to another reduction.
Their decision is not expected to lead to any particular tension with Marseille. However, the club is not currently planning to extend either player’s contract, meaning the futures of both men at the Stade Velodrome already appear uncertain.
The situation contrasts with the approach taken by Nayef Aguerd. The Morocco defender has agreed to defer part of his remuneration, allowing Marseille to manage its immediate expenditure more effectively.
That arrangement demonstrates the club’s intention to continue rebalancing its finances without necessarily reducing the total amounts owed to its players. According to exclusive sources cited by Africafoot, Al Ittihad and Napoli are monitoring Aguerd’s situation.
Marseille’s cost-cutting drive follows a summer of squad changes, with the club seeking to keep tighter control of its finances while maintaining its competitive ambitions. The differing responses from its players underline the range of arrangements being considered by the club as it attempts to reduce short-term pressure.
Olympique de Marseille will soon play their third Ligue 1 match of the season against Paris FC. The match is being offered with Marseille priced at 1.77 to win by the betting company 1xbet, while a draw is listed at 4.00 and a Paris FC victory is also priced at 4.00.
Kondogbia joined Marseille after a career that included spells with Lens, Sevilla, Monaco, Inter Milan, Valencia and Atletico de Madrid. Harit has also played for Nantes and Schalke, before moving to Marseille. Aguerd has represented FUS Rabat, Dijon, Rennes, West Ham United and Real Sociedad during his career.
For now, Kondogbia and Harit remain with the Marseille squad despite refusing to renegotiate their salaries. With no contract extensions currently planned, the club’s financial policy could have a significant bearing on their longer-term futures at Marseille.