Jermaine Jones wants to stay with the New England Revolution after this year. Jermaine Jones also wants another big contract to help make that happen.
Jones is in the final year of an 18-month deal he signed with the Revolution in August 2014, and wants to remain with the club as one of its Designated Players. The 33-year-old midfielder is seeking a contract that would pay him similarly to what he is earning now, but whether New England is willing to compensate Jones with another estimated $3.052 million remains unclear.
“Everybody knows that it’s easy to know the numbers of other players – you can just look it up,” Jones told reporters on Wednesday. “The club knows what I want, my agent knows it, and I’ll be focused that we’ll make it the same as last season.”
“I’ve always said I’m happy here,” Jones added. “I like it, my family likes it. But at the end of the day, we all know that the numbers have to be right, too.”
Jones, who will turn 34-years old early next month, helped lead the Revolution to an MLS Cup final last season before falling to the LA Galaxy. This year, his contributions have been limited due to injuries. Jones has made only 17 appearances in 2015, and not scored or assisted on any of New England’s goals.
The U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder remains a vital part of the club, however, and he and the Revolution are looking to lock up a playoff spot this weekend when they visit New York City FC in their regular-season finale.
What do you think about Jones’ desire for another big contract? Is it too much money for an aging midfielder? Should the Revolution just fork it over to keep him?
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No way is he worth the money. He chose to play through a hernia injury for January camp, only to get surgery afterwards, and miss half the MLS season (That or he got hurt at a Klinsmann, in which case they should only pay him anywhere near his current salary if you retires from international soccer). He just played half a season and wants to keep his salary, the only way that could work for the Revs is if they structure it so he gets a much smaller base salary, with performance bonuses (if he plays 30 games, he makes a great deal more than if he plays 15).
Really tired of this guy. Hopefully NE is smart enough to know he isn’t worth the money now.
Uuhhhh is this a new set up or have I been hit by a virus