They receive requests made by the city to discuss Dries Mertens. The extension has failed, at least for now, due to a request from the Belgian striker’s year-old lawyers for a €2.4m engagement – almost half of the €4.5m currently received – but to which we owe add a €1.6m signing bonus, plus 10% agent commissions, and a long string of bonuses related to team and personal goals. A picture that would result in a higher figure than in recent years. The numbers that edged out De Laurentiis, who, after a match at Mertens’ home at the end of the season, expected demand to decline.
Author: Antonio Gaito
Source: Tutto Mercato Web

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