Google translation of said Lyon statement (emphasis in bold added by me):Lyon release Benrahma statement
Lyon have released a statement criticising West Ham for their failure to get the Said Benrahma paperwork done in time.
Read it here.
Olympique Lyonnais were delighted to welcome Saïd Benrahma to Lyon this Thursday to finalize his transfer from West Ham. The two clubs had signed a temporary transfer agreement, and Olympique Lyonnais had obtained approval from the DNCG to allow the transfer to take place smoothly and transparently.
However, at the start of the evening, while Olympique Lyonnais had entered all the administrative data on the dedicated FIFA platform (FIFA TMS), West Ham had never launched the slightest technical procedure on its part, despite the repeated reminders from the OL and continuous mutual telephone communication.
In the absence of this reciprocal action on the part of the English club and following this incomprehensible behavior, raising questions, the international transfer certificate could not be requested before closing time.
Olympique Lyonnais deeply regrets this situation and this decision, demonstrating a profound lack of respect on the part of West Ham towards the Institution and the player.
The club reserves the right to initiate all appropriate procedures necessary to validate the transaction at a later date, and to hold West Ham responsible if necessary.
Why would they need a sort out and change in manager? They're currently 6th and still in Europe. They are having a very good season so far.Just Phiilips on loan ? Setting themselves up for a sort out this summer once David "I'm a winner" Moyes goes ?
Why would they need a sort out and change in manager? They're currently 6th and still in Europe. They are having a very good season so far.
Id be half way through a Nando’s at westfields if I were their fans.
I'd be half way through a lobotomy if I was a West Ham fan.Id be half way through a Nando’s at westfields if I were their fans.