Player Revolt New England Revolution Standout Wants Trade
Shalrie Joseph, one of the most prolific defenders in MLS, says he will demand a trade due to negotiation problems with his contract. Earlier in the month, Joseph was made Captain of the Revolution and now has announced he is relinquishing those duties.
Last year the Revolution denied an offer for Joseph from Celtic FC reportedly at a $1 million price tag. Currently, his contract stands at $167,500 with two more years to go.
Among the things Joseph wants is a three-year guranteed in his contract and team bonuses that have not been paid up.
Joseph has been an integral part of the Revolution and MLS. Last year, he was elected Most Valuable Player for the Revs and has been an All-Star the past two seasons. Not renegotiating the contract would be ill-advised since the hefty offer from Celtic FC last year and a reported promise of a pay increase before training camp this year.
Apparently contract concerns do not only lie with Joseph. "There is a lot of disenchantment on the team; I don't want to speak for all the guys, but I know I have been unhappy about my contract situation and others have been worried about theirs."
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