Only One Real Madrid Player Refused To Take A Pay Cut During Lockdown

Gareth Bale was reportedly the only Real Madrid player that refused to take a pay cut earlier this year amid COVID-19.

The Spanish giants asked the players and staff to take a 10 per cent cut due to the global pandemic.

The entire first-team obliged other than Bale who was advised by his representatives to refuse the reduction on his staggering £500,000-a-week contract, according to widespread reports.

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Image: PA

The Welshman, though, did give a huge donation to the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity.

He opted to donate to a charity in his native Wales rather than give money to his club.

Real captain Sergio Ramos was tasked with communicating between the club's chiefs and the squad while Zinedine Zidane helped the team recognise the importance of helping out by taking a pay cut.

It's believed the players who accepted to take a pay cut helped Real save £45 million.

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If Bale had agreed to take a pay cut, he would have saved the club £50,000 a week.

Bale, 31, has endured a difficult spell in Spain despite steering his side to domestic and European success over the years.

He rejoined Tottenham on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window.

Topics: Football News, Football, gareth bale, Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid

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