Tevez advisor hits out at Hammers

Last Modified: 19 Jul 2007
Source: ITN

Kia Joorabchian has ramped up the pressure on West Ham United by accusing the east Londoners of making misleading statements over the Carlos Tevez affair.

The Iranian businessman, who is trying to negotiate Tevez's move to Manchester United, has accused the Hammers of failing to act upon "repeated promises and assurances" with regard to the player's future.

And he confirmed his intention to bring "the true circumstances" to the attention of both Fifa and the Football Association.

World football's governing body has already been called in to end the deadlock surrounding Tevez's proposed move to Old Trafford.

Lawyers representing Joorabchian and his company MSI said: "Press statements over the last few weeks are wholly inconsistent with the real circumstances and the situation presented to us by West Ham concerning Carlos Tevez.

"We as a company have patiently kept away from the issues including West Ham in order to give the club the opportunity to resolve the matter in a legal and agreeable way acceptable to all parties."

They continued: "West Ham have consistently provided private assurances while at the same time making contrary statements to the public at large. We can no longer allow these inconsistencies to continue unaddressed.

"We wish to make clear that at all times it has been our intention to find an amicable solution and Carlos Tevez has, at no time, acted improperly in relation to his move to Manchester United Football Club as he was given permission via his representatives to talk to other clubs to reach an amicable agreement.

"Over the last six months West Ham have made repeated promises and assurances which they have not acted upon or performed. It is now time for these inconsistencies to be brought to an end.

"We see no alternative but to bring the true circumstances to the attention if a higher authority to aid a rapid conclusion to this issue."

The men from Upton Park have publicly rejected Joorabchian's claims, saying on their website: "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 April 27, 2007 and no legal challenge to that termination has occurred."

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