Santos delay June wages and risk losing players amid transfer ban | OneFootball

Santos have yet to pay June wages to the first-team squad, which were due on Tuesday 7, and there is no timetable for payment, UOL Esporte reports.

In addition, the club owe two months of image rights, normally settled on the 20th after invoices are issued. Santos fear players could seek contract termination in the labour court.

The finances are strained, with club debt exceeding R$ 1.1 billion in the first quarter and many future revenues already advanced. Last week Santos received a transfer ban over about R$ 12 million owed to Monaco for the signing of Jean Lucas.

The board had hoped for proposals for Gabriel Brazão and other players, but no offers have arrived.

After a 3-0 friendly win against União São João, coach Cuca lamented the backdrop. He said reinforcements are unlikely in the current climate, added that staff are seeking solutions, and praised the squad’s professionalism and trust in the leadership.

Source: Diario Do Peixe