02-08-2017, 21:41
(02-08-2017, 21:33)Statesideowl Wrote: No idea! How they can possibly generaythat income to pay a single player. It also sets a precedent for players to demand inflated wages.
It's just disgusting in my opinion.
The thing is they probably will recoup most of the money. PSG are owned essentially by the state of Qatar, the marketing opportunities will be enourmous both in France and in other countries, shirt sales will be huge and they may actually win something, which again brings in big chunks of cash at the level they are at. Plus their owners have the little matter of hosting a world cup in 5 years, again that presents so many marketing initiatives by having one of the best players playing for their team in France and him essentially becoming the face of the tournament due to their ownership of PSG and the fact he is the Brazilian star as well. Sure its a huge amount of money, and will be viewed as obscene but for PSG/Qatar, I would bet they will likely make money over the course of the contract. Only way this will fail for them is the small matter of not winning the CL while he is there!!