Overview

• The collective bargaining agreement, negotiated by Lega Serie A and the Italian Players’ Association, takes effect for all contracts signed after September 2, 2025.
• Under the deal, any player whose club drops to Serie B will see their salary automatically reduced by 25% for the duration of its time outside the top tier.
• Relegated clubs will continue to receive parachute payments ranging from €10 million to €25 million based on their years in Serie A.
• A minimum wage structure is protected under the new CBA, ensuring that younger and lower-earning players maintain a guaranteed income.
• Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli praised the agreement as a key measure to enhance fiscal stability and equitable risk-sharing across the league.