We’re gonna let you go, BUT…

Filed under: La Liga, Valencia, WTF

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When Dutchman Ronald Koeman took helm of La Liga club Valencia in December, he immediately axed prominent players Miguel Angel Angulo, Santiago Canizares and Captain/Spanish International David Albelda.  After being told he would never again feature in the 11, Albelda went to the press begging to be released from his just newly signed contract in the summer.  Today Valencia offered to compensate the midfielder and allow him to leave ONLY if he signs an agreement that he won’t sign with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Villareal or Atletico Madrid.  Obviously Albelda turned the demand down and it now looks as though the player and club will head to court over $40 million in compensation.

image via Sport24

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Posted on Feb 21st, 2008 by  dunny 

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  1. No Raul, Krkic Or Albelda For Spain | TheOriginalWinger.com says

    […] David Albelda was not included due to his troubles with La Liga club Valencia. […]

  2. Santiago Canizares Leaves Valencia | TheOriginalWinger.com says

    […] whether from the player side to the club or the President to his coach always has short time […]

  3. Albelda Is Finally Allowed To Leave | TheOriginalWinger.com says

    […] Forced to take the club to court in hopes of breaking the contract he renewed just the summer before Koeman got the job, Albelda was given no alternative after being cast aside for no apparent reason other than being disliked by Koeman (who has a history of doing ((half way down)) this by the way, ask Huerelho Gomes and Ibrahim Afellay). […]