How Rennes used France’s impatriation regime to sign Breel Embolo last summer | OneFootball

Rennes secured Swiss striker Breel Embolo from Monaco last summer, a four-year deal made viable by France’s impatriation tax regime.

Targeted in June, he signed on 1 September at the end of the window after three seasons at Monaco and with 83 Switzerland caps and 22 goals. According to L'Équipe, his net salary in Monaco was estimated at €270,000, roughly €600,000 gross in French terms, a level Rennes could not normally match.

The impatriation scheme grants a 30% tax reduction on net pay for employees moving to France after working abroad during the previous five calendar years. For illustration, on €1,000 paid, the club pays €700 gross and €300 as a tax-free impatriation bonus. In some cases the bonus could reach €500.

Beyond the scheme, Embolo, 29, ranks second in Rennes’ fixed salaries and, including bonuses, would be level with Samba at just over €400,000 gross per month.

Bonuses refer to signing and performance incentives, which lift overall pay. If Rongier’s monthly wage is estimated at €275,000 gross, it would be around €315,000 with bonuses.

Blas is put at €250,000 with bonuses included, while Merlin is a little above €200,000.

Source: L'Équipe