19/07/2007 11:08
WEST HAM UNITED CLUB STATEMENT
West Ham United totally rejects the latest outburst and threats issued in
the name of Kia Joorabchian in relation to the situation regarding Carlos
Tevez.
We will not be drawn into this form of public mudslinging but these latest
statements cannot go unanswered. Mr Joorabchian entered into agreements with
the previous regime at West Ham United at a time in which he was attempting
to take over the Club. Those arrangements, since terminated by West Ham
United, led the Club into serious disciplinary difficulties for which the
Club has paid a heavy price. It is absolutely clear that the only contract
relating to Carlos Tevez recognised by West Ham United and the Premier
League is the player's four-year contract which runs until June 2010. All
other arrangements were terminated by West Ham on 27th April 2007 and no
legal challenge to that termination has occurred.
West Ham United can also confirm that all documentation regarding the Club
and Carlos Tevez has already been submitted to the Premier League and fully
scrutinised by them. We have ensured full disclosure. The Club has in recent
weeks made every effort to keep Carlos Tevez at West Ham United and indeed
offered significantly improved terms and conditions to the player, which
were not accepted. However, a transfer of a properly registered player
cannot occur without agreement between two clubs and the Premier League.
Without such an agreement we believe that it is in the interest of all
parties to resolve this issue as quickly as possible through the procedures
laid down by FIFA.
Public threats and accusations are irrelevant, let FIFA decide and West Ham
United will accept that judgement whatever the outcome. The time has come to
settle this matter in a way which will allow everyone concerned to move on.
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