Marseille’s cost-cutting plans face resistance from Kondogbia and Harit

Olympique de Marseille’s efforts to reduce its wage bill have met opposition from Geoffrey Kondogbia and Amine Harit, who have declined to accept reductions to their salaries.

The Marseille hierarchy is continuing its drive to lower operating costs after a transfer window marked by several departures. The club is now holding direct discussions with selected players in an attempt to restructure their financial arrangements, according to L’Equipe.

Kondogbia and Harit have both decided against revising their terms downwards. The two internationals believe they have already made sufficient financial sacrifices in the past and do not feel there is a reason to agree to another reduction in pay.

Despite their decisions, the situation is not expected to create significant tension between the players and the club. Marseille are not currently considering contract extensions for either player, meaning the long-term futures of both men at the Stade Velodrome are already uncertain.

Aguerd agrees to defer part of his income

Nayef Aguerd has taken a different approach to the wage discussions. The Morocco defender has agreed to defer part of his remuneration, allowing Marseille to exercise greater control over its immediate expenditure.

That arrangement demonstrates the club’s intention to continue rebalancing its finances without necessarily reducing the total sums owed to players. Instead, a portion of Aguerd’s earnings will be paid at a later stage.

Al-Ittihad and Napoli are monitoring the situation involving the Morocco international, according to exclusive information from Africafoot.

The developments come as Marseille continue to adjust their squad and financial structure following a summer in which several players left the club. The discussions with Kondogbia, Harit and Aguerd illustrate the different solutions being considered by the Marseille board as it attempts to reduce short-term costs.

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Kondogbia and Harit remain under contract with Marseille for now, but the club’s decision not to plan extensions for either player leaves their positions open to further uncertainty. Aguerd’s willingness to delay part of his pay, meanwhile, offers Marseille an alternative way of managing its wage commitments while retaining the amounts due to him.