Portuguese Sports Chairman Valandas attended the team membership meeting and spoke about Yorke's transfer issues in interviews. On Yorke transfer Valandas: "Portuguese Sports is calm about this matter, we do not need to be forced to sell Yo...
Portuguese Sports Chairman Valandas attended the team membership meeting and spoke about Yorke's transfer issues in interviews.
On Yorke transfer
Valandas: "Portuguese Sports is calm about this matter, we do not need to be forced to sell Yorke. Fortunately, we have passed the stage of having to sell core assets, but we still respect his or other players' dreams.
"After weeks of meetings, Portugal Sports promised not to ask for a termination fee (rumored to be 100 million euros) and would keep the price of Victor reasonable.
"At present, it is very likely that Yorke will leave the team. We have been paying attention to market trends in recent weeks. I saw Zubimendi, who is 6 months younger than Jocés, transfers of 65 million euros. Cunia and Mbemo, two Premier League strikers who are not as strong as Yorke, have both reached the 70 million level. These are 26-year-old players.
"Based on our assessment of his value, unless he meets the worst agent in the world (although I don't believe this), the transfer is likely to be a success. ”
Talking about the team's asking price
Valandas: "The specific asking price is inconvenient to disclose, but the possibility of floating 60 million euros + 10 million euros can be clearly ruled out. Victor and his agent are clear about the conditions and I hope that the fans who are celebrating the doubles will enjoy the summer with peace of mind.
"There are only two results: either a club meets the asking price and realizes the player's dream, and we will immediately start the replacement plan; or the transaction fails, then Victor, who still has a three-year contract, is also very satisfied with us."
Talking about the possibility of Yorke's training
Valandas: "I have experienced countless transfer farces in football for 20 years. The closing of the transfer window can solve all problems, so the mood of the players at this stage is not a problem. If Victor stays at the team, the only headache will be our opponent."