Brisbane Broncos boss Corey Parker has called on the club to fire Payne Haas amid revelations that the star striker wants to leave due to a salary dispute.
Haas management called for an immediate release on Wednesday night, a move the club quickly rejected.
The 22-year-old is signing until the end of 2024 with an agreement for about $ 800,000 a season.
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Haas management is playing hard, arguing that it would earn more than $ 1 million in the open market, demanding that the star pay $ 1 million this season and next, and then $ 1.2 million in 2024. .
Parker said Haas had already received special treatment from the club with his current deal and that the Broncos’ loyalty to him in the midst of his off-field struggles has been noble.
He called the situation “horrible” and begged the Broncos to separate from the star of the home state.
“This player, even though he’s a fantastic player, at no point in the history of the Broncos has a player been bigger than the club,” Parker told Fox League.
“I would release Payne Haas right now, right now. I would let him go.
“There’s an argument that Payne gets what he wants, but from a club’s perspective, if you have a player inside your four walls who doesn’t want to be there, he’s thrown all the cradle toys,” he said. ” I do not want. an immediate release. ‘
Brisbane supporter Payne Haas has called for his contract to be released. (Getty)
“This is after five straight wins, if you’re sitting there doing your boots and looking through – and yes, he’s a good player and he’ll play well – but that player doesn’t want to be there.
“He is earning very, very well. For me this shows a real reflection on Payne and from the club’s perspective. They keep their integrity high in terms of how they have cared for him during this period, but for now , let it go.
“If you don’t want to play for the Broncos, don’t play. It’s ridiculous after what the club has done for him.”
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