Southampton Players To Receive ‘Bitcoin Bonuses’ After ‘Biggest Sponsorship Agreement’ In Club’s History
Southampton players will reportedly have the option to be paid bonuses in Bitcoin as part of a new sponsorship agreement.
The Saints have struck a a three-year deal with Coingaming Group, following on from a one-year term with the company to have Sportsbet.io, one of their brands, on the front of their shirts in 2020/21.
The deal with is said be worth £7.5 million a year, making it the most lucrative sponsorship contract in the club's history.
And as per The Athletic, another key feature of the arrangement means Saints players will be able to be paid performance-related bonuses in Bitcoin.
Achievements such as qualifying for Champions League or winning a domestic trophy could see members of Ralph Hussenhuttl's squad take home a healthy bonus that is paid entirely in the crypt...