Nordin Amrabat playing for FC Utrecht without a contract and wants pay based on minutes

Nordin Amrabat is playing for FC Utrecht without a professional contract and receives no salary, with the former Morocco international saying he wants to be paid according to his playing time this season.

The 39-year-old forward told Dutch broadcaster NOS that FC Utrecht registered him at the start of the campaign so he could represent the club, despite not offering him an official professional agreement.

Amrabat is allowed to play for Utrecht but does not receive any wages.

“I don’t receive absolutely anything else,” he said. “I don’t get a single cent, I don’t have a contract. They registered me so I could play. I don’t have to pay any membership fees, which is a relief!”

The veteran, who has previously played for PSV, Galatasaray, Malaga and Watford, said he was comfortable with the unusual arrangement and did not consider a contract necessary.

“I absolutely don’t need a contract,” Amrabat added. “I’m here to help, and I’ve already said it: I want to be paid according to my playing time. Everyone thought I was joking, but it’s completely true.”

Amrabat has made three appearances for the Domstedelingen this season, although each has come from the bench. The forward, who won 64 caps for Morocco, is seeking a greater role in the team.

He said he maintained a positive relationship with the manager and remained available whenever required.

“I have a good relationship with the coach. I speak to him regularly and he knows he can count on me. I can’t do much more than that,” Amrabat said.

He also revealed that his costs are not covered by the club, including his travel expenses.

“It’s rare, isn’t it, to see players playing for free,” he said. “I’m not even reimbursed for my travel expenses. I just pay my own costs, although I eat for free.”