Liverpool Player’s Wage Leaked On The Internet
Premier League club Liverpool has instigated a major internal inquiry after the
details of first team player John Arne Riise’s wage slip, including his exact
monthly wage, was posted on the internet.
The Norwegian star’s pay document was leaked onto to the internet revealing a
monthly pay packet of £139,634 comprising his basic salary, appearance bonuses
and a Champions League salary increase.
The pay slip also showed Riise’s national insurance number and personal
details.
According to the slip, Riise’s take home pay was £82,413 and his monthly tax
payment £55,508, while £65 was deducted for meals. He also earned Champions
League salary increase of £15,384.
The information, which appeared on a series of football fans’ forums, shows
he was paid £4,000 in appearance bonuses – but also had to make deductions to
pay for a student loan.
A spokesman for the club, said: ‘We are taking the matter extremely seriously
and we are investigating.’
