Partizan: Unprecedented in Serbian Sports History for a Vice-President to Distance Himself from Club Decisions via Statement
The Management Board of FK Partizan will make maximum efforts to end this public controversy with Predrag Mijatović, but remains firmly determined to preserve the club's stability despite all challenges and continue the work carried out in the past 18 months under extremely difficult circumstances, with the aim of complete consolidation.
TL;DR
- The Management Board of FK Partizan is responding to an unprecedented public statement by Vice-President Predrag Mijatović, where he distanced himself from club decisions.
- Mijatović had reportedly removed himself from club decision-making and had limited communication with the Management Board.
- The transfer of player Andrej Kostić is described as transparent, conducted without intermediaries, and fully paid to the club.
- The board criticizes Mijatović's handling of the winter transfer window, stating no necessary transfers were made and no offers were received.
- Mijatović's proposed loan from a Swedish fund is detailed as highly disadvantageous, potentially illegal under UEFA rules, and containing a clause tied to his presence at the club.
- The club's strategy for survival and growth relies on self-sustainability through player production/sales and European participation.
- The board accuses Mijatović of attempting to exert undue influence and of having an ambition to control the club as his property.
- The Management Board apologizes to fans for the public conflicts and states their actions are to protect the club's truth, reputation, and interests.
- The board aims to end the public dispute with Mijatović while maintaining club stability and continuing their work.