Juan Sebastian Veron, captain of South American champions
Estudiantes, has taken a 40% pay cut in his new one-year contract
to help fund the club's junior teams, the midfielder told a news
conference.
"I think it's the right gesture at a difficult time. The money
can go towards the kids, who are the ones that keep the club
going," he said.
A debt crisis in the Argentine game has forced the start of the
season to be postponed.
"The moment has come to roll up one's sleeves and work for the
rest, especially those of us who had the chance to forge careers in
Europe," the 34-year-old former Sampdoria, Parma, Lazio, Manchester
United, Chelsea and Inter Milan player said.
Veron led Estudiantes to victory in the Libertadores Cup final
last month, crowning the modest Argentine club South American
champions for the fourth time.
soccernet.