Monnapule Saleng contract drama continues, as agents’ bold suggestion is revealed.
The contract dispute between Orlando Pirates and Saleng has reached a boiling point, with the player reportedly on a “stay-away” from the club due to dissatisfaction over his salary expectations. The 26-year-old forward’s discontent stems from unmet salary demands, causing tension with the Soweto giants. To make matters worse, Saleng’s contract was supposed to end in June, but Pirates triggered a two-year option, further complicating the situation.
Cassisa’s solution: Rethink player contracts
In the wake of the ongoing saga, experienced agent Gary Cassisa has proposed a ground breaking solution that could reshape football contract negotiations. Cassisa argues that football should follow the lead of rugby by eliminating the controversial “option” clauses in player contracts. “Unless you’ve got a buy-out-clause in your contract. Or a fixed transfer fee, then literally, they’ve (clubs) got carte blanche in terms of what they can ask for in transfer fee,” Cassisa said during an appearance on Mike Morton Talks Football.
Cassisa’s suggestion aims to bring more structure and fairness to player negotiations and transfers. He believes removing these options would create clearer expectations for both players and clubs, benefiting the industry as a whole. “I think player negotiations or player transfers would be a lot more structured and easier if we do away with the options. There’s no such a thing as options in rugby. You work for two or three years, then that’s it,” Cassisa explained.
Clubs’ power over players: Dark side of ‘options’
One of the most controversial aspects of the Saleng saga is the issue of contract “options,” which often favour the clubs over the players. Cassisa has strongly criticized the way clubs handle this aspect of contracts. “What clubs do when players don’t want to commit to a new contract, they put them out of the team. Where they are not allowed to play or train, which I think is ridiculous!” he said. “At the end of the day, you’re paying this player to be on a holiday, no. He’s there to do his job. If he wants to go to another club, then so be it.”
Cassisa’s comments highlight a growing frustration within the football world regarding how clubs manipulate players by using contract options to control their futures.
Saleng’s future: Will Pirates sell or keep an unhappy star
Saleng’s unhappiness isn’t just about salary; he reportedly received offers from international clubs during his time at Orlando Pirates. But the club allegedly ignored these opportunities. This has led to speculation about Saleng’s future. With questions surrounding whether the Bucs would prefer to sell the Bafana Bafana forward in the winter transfer window rather than keep him in a state of discontent.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Pirates will handle Saleng’s future. Will they resolve the issues and keep the player happy. Or will they opt to sell him and move on from the saga?
Gary Cassisa’s bold suggestion to eliminate “options” in football contracts could be a game-changer for the industry. By adopting a more structured approach. Player transfers and negotiations could become smoother, and clubs might be forced to operate more fairly. For Saleng, his future with Pirates remains uncertain. But the ongoing drama highlights the need for change in the way football contracts are negotiated and enforced.
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