Salernitana, facing a precarious position in the Italian Serie A relegation zone, is gearing up for a significant squad overhaul, with plans to part ways with several players, including two African talents, as the club braces for potential relegation to Serie B.
As the Garnet club grapples with the looming threat of relegation, club officials have initiated measures to address the challenges that lie ahead, including trimming the squad’s wage bill by offloading high-earning players.
Reports suggest that a total of eight players are set to be affected by the impending exodus. Among them is Senegalese striker Boulaye Dia, whose relationship with the club’s hierarchy has soured in recent times.
With Dia considered one of the club’s top earners, a departure seems inevitable, with the 27-year-old likely to seek new opportunities elsewhere come the summer transfer window.
Also among those facing an uncertain future is Malian midfielder Lassana Coulibaly.
The impending departures also include Dylan Bronn, Loum Tchaouna, Grigoris Kastanos, Norbert Gyomber, Junior Sambia, and Giulio Maggiore.
However, there may be a lifeline for these players if Salernitana succumbs to relegation.
According to their contracts, they could remain at the club, albeit with revised salaries reflecting the club’s new financial circumstances.
For Boulaye Dia, this means a reduction in earnings from €2.3 million to €2 million, while Lassana Coulibaly’s salary is set to decrease from €1.2 million to €1 million.
The impending shake-up underscores the club’s determination to navigate the challenges posed by potential relegation, with tough decisions being made to ensure financial stability and competitiveness in the seasons ahead.
As Salernitana prepares to bid farewell to key players, attention now turns to the club’s future and its efforts to secure its Serie A status amidst a fiercely contested relegation battle.
