Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino is chasing ex-club Alaves for £450,000 in unpaid bonuses
The Argentine claims that he is owed money from his former club, however the Spanish club are denying all suggestion of unpaid bonuses
MAURICIO PELLEGRINO is chasing former club Alaves for around £450,000 in unpaid bonuses, according to reports.
However, the La Liga side have denied that they owe any money to the Southampton boss.
They also reject any suggestion that he is entitled to a bonus based on the club's surprising Copa del Rey run which saw them beaten in the final by Barcelona.
The Independent report that Pellegrino is considering legal action as he believes he had a cup bonus written into his contract.
Alaves' statement on the club's website insists that the money Pellegrino is chasing was not "reflected in his contract."
The Basque club said: "Ahead of the information being published that speaks of details of bonuses paid to Mauricio Pellegrino and the coaching staff, Deportivo Alaves says:
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- The amounts of bonuses reflected in the contract of Mauricio Pellegrino have been completely paid.
- The bonuses considered are, among other things: survival in the league, Copa del Rey and final league position.
- Mauricio Pellegrino, through his representatives, claims an additional bonus not reflected in his contract, alleging that he is owed part of the agreed bonuses for the players.
"Deportivo Alaves concludes that it has completed its contract with Mauricio Pellegrino and the coaching staff in its totality. It believes that it need not pay twice for the same thing."
The Argentine, who moved to Premier League side Southampton over the summer, also guided Alaves to a mid-table Liga finish in his sole season with the club.