The player can hold the club to every cent of that contract. A club can hold a player to a contract but to what value? An unhappy player plays poorly at best but is more likely a negative effect on the whole squad. Squad and cap management, usually done years in advance, is out the window as well. Its not a like for like comparison.
the players are the work force
The skilled labour who put their bodies through an immense level of physicality starting mostly from a very young age for what is ultimately a very short career, 10-12 years at the most if you’re one of the very best
Most don’t even get life changing money. They have to earn what money they can whilst they can
You’re right it’s not a like for like and nor should it be. The power should (and has and always has frankly) rested with the players
They know that now and there is no putting that toothpaste back in the tube
Re Haas, I think his contractual demands are crazy for a middle forward, and he’s not consistently dominant enough to sniff justifying that money. But if he gets his money good for him and his family.
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