Managers in LaLiga, including Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, are reportedly considering going on strike due to an ongoing dispute over compensation. In Spain, clubs have the ability to sack their head coaches and withhold severance pay until a hearing is held and an agreement is reached on the amount owed. This has resulted in several managers, such as Quique Setién and Alvaro Cervera, being left without immediate payment following their dismissal.
The situation has led to managers feeling aggrieved and has been a topic of discussion at their annual meeting this week. Approximately 40 managers, including Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, are said to be willing to strike in order to resolve the issue. Setién’s case in particular highlights the problem, as he had to threaten legal action against Barcelona in order to receive the compensation he was owed.
Financial troubles have plagued Barcelona in recent years, but the club was helped by Xavi, who waived his right to compensation after being sacked at the end of last season. This gesture demonstrated the club legend’s commitment to the team and its financial stability.
The potential strike by LaLiga managers reflects their frustration with the current system of delayed compensation. By taking such action, they hope to bring attention to the issue and prompt a change in the way severance pay is handled. The managers are united in their desire for immediate payment following their dismissals, and believe that a strike is necessary to achieve their goal.