Aleksandar Mitrovic: Fulham Owner Goes on Controversial Rant After Saudi Arabia Turn Striker’s Head
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Fulham owner Tony Khan is unhappy with Saudi Arabia after the club's ridiculous attempts to poach striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and head coach Marco Silva.
The Saudis have been hot in the transfer market this summer, poaching some of Europe's aged stars and some players still in their prime as they seek to develop their Professional League.
The Middle East country offers irresistible financial packages to footballers, thus making it an attractive place even for young players with other priorities.
Their latest attempt to get a player is Premier League striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, which has led to an outrageous rant and controversial comparison from the club owner.
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According to Sky Sports, Mitrovic is angered by the club's insistence on a high fee, believing he is being priced out of a move and has sworn never to play for the club again. His agent, Pini Zahavi, convinced him to join the club's pre-season tour reluctantly.
This has led Khan to hit back at the Saudis over their financial muscle flexing. Speaking on The Dan Le Batard Show, he said:
The Gulf state is unrelenting
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