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Kaunas Žalgiris presented the upcoming 2020-2021 seasonal budget in which the expense line is currently higher than the income.
Fines are being issued this season
“Regarding next season, I will admit that we have applied a bit (in terms of revenue), but we have requested a safe distance,” said Paulius Motiejūnas, director of Žalgiris, at the press conference. – We plan 9.2 million. of which 2.6 million euros. it must consist of ticket sales.
When the season ends or the match doesn’t take place, we plan how we should work with the sponsors and we are happy to find common ground with our partners. “
“The expenses should reach 9.7 million. So the budget is in deficit, but we have additional funds from the last seasons and we will not go into debt,” Motiejūnas added.
The Žalgiris director also said that the coronavirus pandemic is a bit worrisome given the current situation.
“I’m not going to hide what gives (anxiety),” Motiejūnas said about attending the friendly tournament. – We are monitoring the situation, but we understand that everyone wants to feel safe. With this friendly tournament, we wanted to show that we can create a safe environment. “
“I must admit that I do not feel as strong when there is a COVID situation, because now we have less control than before. Looking back on last season, we plan to have 10.6 million and we got 8.8 million.” Motiejūnas said.
Speaking about last season, Motiejūnas also revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic in March adjusted the figures for 2019-2020. season.
“Last season we planned 11.9 million. The cost that we would have worked if we had reached the Top 8, but due to the interrupted season, the final result was 9.6 million euros.”, Said Motiejūnas.
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