Mijatović distanced himself from decision-making
Predrag Mijatović distanced himself from the decision-making process at the club in the previous period, so the decision to sell player Andrej Kostić was made without consulting him, according to a statement signed by the Board of Directors of the football club Partizan.
TL;DR
- Mijatović distanced himself from club decision-making, leading to the sale of Andrej Kostić without his consultation.
- Partizan's Board of Directors stated that the transfer of Kostić was an existential necessity for the club's UEFA monitoring and licensing.
- The board claims Mijatović expressed a desire to end his cooperation with the current management and had practically stopped communicating with them.
- The sale of Kostić was described as a transparent transfer, completed without intermediaries and with the full amount paid to the club.
- The board stated that Mijatović, despite having full support, did not realize any necessary transfers during the winter transfer window.
- Mijatović's proposed loan from a Swedish fund with high interest and future transfer percentage obligations was deemed harmful, illegal, and a violation of UEFA rules.
- Partizan's strategy for overcoming financial crisis relies on player sales and European competition appearances.
- The board accused Mijatović of attempting to gain decisive influence over the club outside of institutional frameworks, exhibiting exclusivity, conflict, and lack of cooperation.
- The Board of Directors apologized to the fans for the prolonged public conflicts and polemics, explaining their response was necessary to protect the club's truth, reputation, and interests.
- The board is committed to ending the public debate with Mijatović and maintaining the club's stability.