Liverpool Attempt to Keep Feet on the Ground by Capping Youth Player Earnings at £40k-a-Year

Published on: 13 October 2016

​Liverpool have taken a positive step in slowing down young stars' jump to stardom and having 'too much too soon' by capping a youth player's yearly earnings to £40,000, according to the Telegraph. The Merseyside club have taken the initiative following reports of young talents being caught up in the footballer's lifestyle with extortionate amounts of money at such a young age, affecting their performances on the pitch and overall development. Therefore, players under the age of 17 will not...

Source: 90min.com

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