Kolstad Handball now confirms that the players and others in the club have been asked to take a pay cut. This is revealed in a new press release from the club. – First of all, there are salary costs that we can reduce without it going significantly beyond the sporting investment we have started, says general manager Jostein Sivertsen. Address mentioned the case first. Changed world view Sivertsen explains the increased costs with all the changes in society recently. – When we pressed the start button for this ambitious venture in autumn 2021, we were sure that everything was in place to start this sporting adventure. But the worldview changed significantly when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, writes Sivertsen further. In addition, he points to high interest rates, high inflation and general uncertainty in many industries. – Scary Handball expert in news Håvard Tvedten, uses big words to emphasize the seriousness of what is now happening in Kolstad Handball. – Even before they have thrown the first pass at the first training session, they are going to take a pay cut. It is simply terrifying. Tvedten is very worried about the club’s further investment, and is afraid that what is happening now could lead to them losing important players. He believes that in the long term this is a bad signal to send – to both existing and new players. – This must be tough for everyone involved. Especially perhaps for those who have left big European clubs. According to Tvedten, the news about the economy comes as a surprise. – I have not registered it. Outwardly, it has seemed that this has only gone up. That there have been gold and green forests. But now it may indicate that there have been some challenges over time. Håvard Tvedten works as an expert handball commentator for news. Photo: Vidar Ruud / NTB Action plan The club has therefore implemented a plan to reduce costs. Both players, coaches and staff are affected by the salary reduction. The negotiations will most likely be concluded next week. At the same time, the club is clear that the goal of winning the Champions League still stands. This year the team won all three domestic tournaments. – We already have a fantastic team both on and off the pitch, which has ambitions to create Trønder and Norwegian sports history, writes Sivertsen. During the last time, Kolstad has brought home several high-profile players. Including Sander Sagosen, Magnus Abelvik Rød and Gøran Johannessen. In addition, the club has brought two Icelandic players to the team. – I want Kolstad to be the best in the world. I will do everything I can and I am absolutely sure that the other boys have the same ambitions, Sagosen previously told news.
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Kolstad handball must cut costs and ask players, coaches and staff to reduce their salaries – news Trøndelag
