Emelec Players face Five Months of Unpaid Salaries Amidst LigaPro Push
Guayaquil, Ecuador – Emelec players are reportedly facing a severe financial strain, with salaries now unpaid for up to five months, according to reports from Bolavip. The situation unfolds as the club battles for a qualification spot in the Copa Sudamericana during the final stretch of the LigaPro season.
The financial difficulties within Emelec are impacting morale and stability as the team currently sits in fourth position in the second hexagonal of LigaPro with 49 points – four points behind leader Macará and three behind Aucas.With only four games remaining, qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana is still within reach, but the ongoing salary issues present a important distraction. Journalist Javier Ruiz has reported the extent of the payment delays, highlighting the precarious situation for the players and their families.
emelec has recently suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, with the third occurring within LigaPro competition. The club’s performance and financial woes are intertwined, raising concerns about the long-term health of one of Ecuador’s most prominent football institutions.
