Negeri Sembilan FC to Restructure Salary Framework for Next Season
Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) will be undergoing a major overhaul of its salary framework for the upcoming season, with the aim of setting guidelines and criteria for player and coaching staff wages. This move is part of the club’s transition phase to rebuild its structure, which includes salary restructuring, introducing a football philosophy, a new business plan, infrastructure upgrades, youth development empowerment, and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
Challenges and Goals
According to NSFC chairman Tunku Syed Razman Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri, the salary issue has been an annual challenge for the team, with wages that are too high for the club’s budget. "We see that the team is not solid enough, lacks a proper striker, yet the wages are quite high. We cannot afford this, and the team remains weak. We are making improvements for the next season," he said.
The team is currently sitting 12th in the league with nine points, and the chairman hopes that they can improve their performance and secure victories in the remaining seven matches to at least finish ninth in the league.
Salary Restructuring
NSFC chief executive officer Muhammad Faliq Firdaus Muhammad Rom revealed that the team is reviewing and discussing salary rates for import players and national players for next season. "This season, we implemented a nearly 47 per cent salary reduction due to financial constraints. Once we stabilise the club’s salary structure, there will be set criteria for salaries next season," he said.
The new salary rates will be based on player contracts and performance, with input from the team’s technical director. The team’s goal for next season is to recruit several national-level players, with discussions ongoing.
Changes in the Squad
Muhammad Faliq added that there will be changes in the squad next season, taking into account the team’s foreign player policy. So far, the team has signed five players under 20 years old, two players under 23, and some players will be retained. The rest will be senior players to balance the squad.
Conclusion
Negeri Sembilan FC is committed to making significant changes to its structure and operations to improve its performance and competitiveness in the league. The restructuring of the salary framework is a major step in this direction, and the team is working hard to achieve its goals for next season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the reason for the salary restructuring?
A: The reason is to set guidelines and criteria for player and coaching staff wages, to ensure a more sustainable and competitive team.
Q: What are the changes in the squad for next season?
A: The team will sign several national-level players, with a mix of young and experienced players to balance the squad.
Q: How will the team’s salary structure be determined?
A: The new salary rates will be based on player contracts and performance, with input from the team’s technical director.
Q: What is the goal for next season?
A: The team’s goal is to improve its performance and secure victories in the remaining seven matches to at least finish ninth in the league.