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AFC Asian Champions League winners Western Sydney and their participation at the upcoming seven-team tournament has been cast into doubt over the allocation of prize money.
Wanderers players - who are expected to fly out to Morocco on Sunday ahead of the their opening Club World Cup fixture against Mexican outfit Cruz Azul in December - are unhappy with the management's offer of a 10 per cent share in the $1 million minimum they will pocket for reaching the exclusive tournament.
However, Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said he felt the offer was fair with the club hoping to confirm a centre for excellence in Blacktown reportedly worth $18 million Australian dollars.
"The club has committed to what is a generous offer to the playing group which exceeds what was prescribed during the Asian Champions League," said Tsatsimas.
"The entire residual amount will be directed into a raft of exciting club projects which includes - but is not limited to - elite player and training facilities, junior, school and community programs.
"This will ensure that the Western Sydney region will continue to be represented by a progressive and globally recognised and respected football club with an eye always on the future, on and off the pitch."
