What every Tottenham star will earn if relegation clauses are triggered - with thousands lost

What every Tottenham star will earn if relegation clauses are triggered - with thousands lostTottenham have a contingency plan which would see players' wages slashed if they are relegated to the ChampionshipCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist14:04, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesSpurs are at real risk of relegation to the Championship(Image: George Wood, Getty Images)Tottenham players face a huge hit to their earnings if the club suffers relegation this season. It would have been inconceivable prior to this season that Spurs would find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle, even with their 17th-place finish last term due to an injury crisis.‌But after two managerial sackings and 32 matches played, Tottenham sit 18th in the Premier League, two points adrift of safety. Even the recent arrival of Roberto De Zerbi has failed to spark a turnaround, as the Lilywhites suffered a 1-0 loss at Sunderland at the weekend, which saw them officially drop into the relegation zone for the first time.‌With captain Cristian Romero limping off the pitch in tears, there is little to feel positive about for a side that hasn't claimed a single Premier League victory in 2026. Yet, there remains a powerful incentive for the players to dig deep in the final six games of the season - not just for their own pride, but for financial reasons too.‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageThat's because Spurs chiefs have put in place strict financial contingency clauses that would see their squad of stars take a major hit to their wages should they be relegated to the Championship. If the unthinkable were to occur, players remaining at the club could see their weekly earnings cut by as much as 50 per cent, according to The Athletic.For example, summer signing Xavi Simons and captain Romero would experience the most substantial wage reduction, with their reported current £195,000 deals dropping to £97,500 per week....