WHY THE £15M WAS HELD BACK AND WHO WILL EARN WHAT

Why Cardiff withheld Emiliano Sala payment - and who will earn what from £15m transfer
By Liam Prenderville

Nantes have threatened legal action against the Premier League club after they withheld their first payment


Cardiff have withheld their first payment to Nantes over the transfer of Emiliano Sala.

Sala completed his £15m move to the Premier League strugglers last month before his private jet went missing.

The fee is spread over three years but Cardiff have held off from the first payment.

The Bluebirds want to find out the full facts and learn who was to blame for the disappearance of the Piper Malibu N264DB plane.

Cardiff are willing to meet their full obligations but are also looking to establish a series of factors.

It remains unclear who owned the plane, while other flight details and insurance issues remain unclear - which may mean it results in an insurance pay out.


Mirror Sport understands that Nantes sent an e-mail demanding the £15m fee last Thursday and followed up with a legal letter this week.

French club Bourdeaux are also entitled to a cut of the fee, thought to be 50 per cent with Sala playing for before joining Nantes.


Football agent Willie Mackay was behind the deal to take Sala to south Wales.

His son Mark also helped Nantes as they found a potential suitor for the player - at the request of Nantes owner Waldemar Kita, in return for 10 percent of the fee.

A Mail On Sunday report claimed three other agents pocketed from the transfer.

Meissa N'Diaye has been Sala's long-term agent while another agent, Babe Drame, suggested he was involved as he posted on Instagram once the deal was confirmed.

It is reported Bakary Sanogo, who has close tie to Nantes, also took commission from the deal with the reasons remaining unclear.


Investigators have discovered the plane in the English Channel with a body inside but have yet to identify who it is because of the poor weather.

There had been reports that Neil Warnock would look to leave Cardiff due to the emotional toil of Sala's disappearance.

But he told Wales Online: "It has been the worst time in my career really with the tragedy.

"I've spoke to Mehmet Dalman and our relationship is so close, he knows my feelings.

"Over the past few weeks, there have been times when I thought 'is it worth it, being a football manager after all that's happened?'

"But I'm looking forward to (the rest of the season), I've got a responsibility to the club."

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Statement from Cardiff city FC Chairman, Mehmet Dalman...
By Rich Jones

Emiliano Sala: Cardiff City break silence over failure to pay first transfer instalment

Nantes are threatening legal action with Cardiff yet to pay the first installment of the transfer fee for the Argentinian


Cardiff City chairman Mehmet Dalman has broken his silence on their failure to pay the first transfer instalment for Emiliano Sala.

Speaking to French newspaper L'Equipe on Wednesday night, Dalman confirmed reports that emerged earlier in the day that Nantes were demanding their first €6million installment and were threatening legal action.

The striker, signed in a club record £15m deal, is still missing and presumed dead after the plane carrying him to the Welsh capital crashed into the English Channel on January 21.

But Cardiff insist they are fully intending to pay the cash once they get to the bottom of the tragic incident in a full investigation, with Dalman urging "respect to the family" of the Argentinian.


"The only thing I can say because it is a sensitive subject is that I confirm that what you are saying is true," Dalman said.

"And to be honest, I do not want to say anything more in the state.

"The first thing is that the body has not been recovered yet. We must show respect to the family.

"There is the process of recovering the plane. It's too early for us to comment.

"When we think it's the right time to do it (they will comment).

"I do not think the Cardiff club said it was not going to pay."


Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed on Tuesday that their mission to recover the body inside the wreckage is underway.

An AAIB spokesperson said: "We are attempting to recovery the body. If we are successful, we will consider the feasibility of recovering the aircraft wreckage.

“Strong tidal conditions mean we can only use the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for limited periods each day and this will mean that progress is slow.

"Regardless of the results, we will not be making a further statement until the families have been informed."

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fully intending to pay it but not paying it.

puzzled.

Due to these incredible circumstances, Cardiff City have every right to demand answers to very sensitive questions before paying out any part of the transfer fee, it's unfortunate for Nantes but totally understanable from Cardiff City point of view. If any of us were to try and claim from an insurance company they would not pay out until they have all the facts, especially under suspicious circumstances

Due to these incredible circumstances, Cardiff City have every right to demand answers to very sensitive questions before paying out any part of the transfer fee, it's unfortunate for Nantes but totally understanable from Cardiff City point of view. If any of us were to try and claim from an insurance company they would not pay out until they have all the facts, especially under suspicious circumstances

Exactly!

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Absolutely understandable about tans reaction. But in fairness hindsight is sadly too late in giving up it's lessons:(

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

A pertinent & relevant point, & VT has every right to be angry.

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

that's how I see it,

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

f*cking hell boys are you lot seriously trying to make out Sala was not a City player, no club will ever want to deal with us again, he would blame them, this stinks

I just hope that bloody agent didn't get a penny!

That article has answered no questions really.

I also heard what Annis posted. This is going to go on and on for a long time.

City could come out of this money situation very bad indeed, wit a transfer embargo likely.

But don’t rule out the possibility that the Premier League themselves may be able to help.

At the moment, the whole football world are behind Cardiff City (apart from FC Nantes). That was also the case with FC Nantes, and already some sections of the football world have started to turn on FC Nantes for demanding the money at this point.... things can change very quickly.

I also never quite understood why we didn't lay on a private jet for him?? As for the first payment, i'm sure the club will do the right thing after we have some questions answered. As for Nantes to go public and demand the first payment is very poor timing in my opinion.

I also never quite understood why we didn't lay on a private jet for him?? As for the first payment, i'm sure the club will do the right thing after we have some questions answered. As for Nantes to go public and demand the first payment is very poor timing in my opinion.

the jet.?
at what point does a club stop providing private transport for players { this was a social visit ,possibly the first of many }.

as for Nantes going public, we just do not know what is being said between the clubs.

I don’t think anyone is doubting he is our player. As for people saying VT is angry of how he travelled let’s not make up/pass on silly rumours. The player was offered a flight, which he declined, maybe in the future the club has learnt that it may do its own private jets for such transfers.
The club is obviously doing things well within their rights and under the instruction of people who know a lot more than anyone who’s saying things in this thread. The club for probably the first time in many ears is being run properly on a business level, so I believe they are doing what they think is right. They will no doubt pay the monies owed, if it’s deemed they have to. Way before anything regarding an embargo would come in.

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

I don’t think the club are trying to say that are they?

They want to know all the facts before they start paying out because don’t forget it’s not all Nantes money isit.

What if his agents have done something dodgy you think they’d deserve any money?

Bit fishy his boys been shipped off quickly and quietly on loan isn’t it?

I also never quite understood why we didn't lay on a private jet for him?? As for the first payment, i'm sure the club will do the right thing after we have some questions answered. As for Nantes to go public and demand the first payment is very poor timing in my opinion.

Should we lay on a limo every time a player wants to go Tesco?

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

Luke, I never ever said a word first?

Media Wales / BBC and Wez have actually started these type of suggestions, I am just giving my reply??

And I hope Cardiff City do not dare go down this route?



Luke, before you only put my name to it put the others first please infuture



It would be Shameful and disgraceful IF we did.


Luke, Cardiff City have said they will pay the money owed and we must believe they will and honour the contract agreed

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

Luke, I never ever said a word first?

Media Wales / BBC and Wez have actually started these type of suggestions, I am just giving my reply??

And I hope Cardiff City do not dare go down this route?



Luke, before you only put my name to it put the others first please infuture



It would be Shameful and disgraceful IF we did.


Luke, Cardiff City have said they will pay the money owed and we must believe they will and honour the contract agreed

If he wasnt officially our player than who's insurance would pay out ,do you expect cardiff just to give up 15 million without it being legal? Wez srarted these suggestion have a word with yourself annis all ive repeated is whats being reported ,I dont blame the club for being cautious ,over the years all you've banged on about id the debt and money blah blah now you want to pay money out without going through the proper investigation s nthe club should not rush into anything this is unprecedented in football

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

Luke, I never ever said a word first?

Media Wales / BBC and Wez have actually started these type of suggestions, I am just giving my reply??

And I hope Cardiff City do not dare go down this route?



Luke, before you only put my name to it put the others first please infuture



It would be Shameful and disgraceful IF we did.


Luke, Cardiff City have said they will pay the money owed and we must believe they will and honour the contract agreed

If he wasnt officially our player than who's insurance would pay out ,do you expect cardiff just to give up 15 million without it being legal? Wez srarted these suggestion have a word with yourself annis all ive repeated is whats being reported ,I dont blame the club for being cautious ,over the years all you've banged on about id the debt and money blah blah now you want to pay money out without going through the proper investigation s nthe club should not rush into anything this is unprecedented in football

Wez,

I was not trying to pull you in but as I never started these type of questions, I could not understand why Luke only put my name in his post

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

Luke, I never ever said a word first?

Media Wales / BBC and Wez have actually started these type of suggestions, I am just giving my reply??

And I hope Cardiff City do not dare go down this route?



Luke, before you only put my name to it put the others first please infuture



It would be Shameful and disgraceful IF we did.


Luke, Cardiff City have said they will pay the money owed and we must believe they will and honour the contract agreed

If he wasnt officially our player than who's insurance would pay out ,do you expect cardiff just to give up 15 million without it being legal? Wez srarted these suggestion have a word with yourself annis all ive repeated is whats being reported ,I dont blame the club for being cautious ,over the years all you've banged on about id the debt and money blah blah now you want to pay money out without going through the proper investigation s nthe club should not rush into anything this is unprecedented in football

Wez,

I was not trying to pull you in but as I never started these type of questions, I could not understand why Luke only put my name in his post

All the question need to be answered something isnt righ5 or maybe it's just a tragic accident coz of a shity plane

I would assume we are properly insured.
But no insurance company will pay out,until they have exhausted all avenues not too.
We all know how insurance companies try not too pay out, if they see a way not too.

So we can't blame CCFC for doing due diligence, and checking everything.
Nantes in my opinion are totally out of order,and if they are that desperate for money(To try to get it at this moment of time) they must be in a terrible financial mess.

Bearing in mind that 50% goes to Emiliano's former team.
If we did give them £5m
How long would it take them to pass on the £2.5m .
All I hope that the agents never get any money , as they showed no care toward the player only seeing him as £ signs .

I also never quite understood why we didn't lay on a private jet for him?? As for the first payment, i'm sure the club will do the right thing after we have some questions answered. As for Nantes to go public and demand the first payment is very poor timing in my opinion.

Should we lay on a limo every time a player wants to go Tesco?

Well if we had provided a jet instead of that heap of crap he flew in we"d be talking about his goals scored for us instead of this awfull tradgedy.

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

Luke, I never ever said a word first?

Media Wales / BBC and Wez have actually started these type of suggestions, I am just giving my reply??

And I hope Cardiff City do not dare go down this route?



Luke, before you only put my name to it put the others first please infuture



It would be Shameful and disgraceful IF we did.


Luke, Cardiff City have said they will pay the money owed and we must believe they will and honour the contract agreed

If he wasnt officially our player than who's insurance would pay out ,do you expect cardiff just to give up 15 million without it being legal? Wez srarted these suggestion have a word with yourself annis all ive repeated is whats being reported ,I dont blame the club for being cautious ,over the years all you've banged on about id the debt and money blah blah now you want to pay money out without going through the proper investigation s nthe club should not rush into anything this is unprecedented in football

Wez,

I was not trying to pull you in but as I never started these type of questions, I could not understand why Luke only put my name in his post

All the question need to be answered something isnt righ5 or maybe it's just a tragic accident coz of a shity plane

Wez,


Big questions/serious ones, do need to be asked, but at the moment me personally I am more upset for the families and eventually yes, I do hope for the sake of the name of Cardiff City we can continue to hold our heads up high and our club will have done the right things, where no court cases or transfer embargo's etc are needed.

So far Cardiff City can feel proud of what we did regarding Leicester City and the tributes/looking after and uniting our club over Emiliano Sala and the pilot David Ibbotson and I want us to be remembered for the right things like this

I also never quite understood why we didn't lay on a private jet for him?? As for the first payment, i'm sure the club will do the right thing after we have some questions answered. As for Nantes to go public and demand the first payment is very poor timing in my opinion.

Should we lay on a limo every time a player wants to go Tesco?

Well if we had provided a jet instead of that heap of crap he flew in we"d be talking about his goals scored for us instead of this awfull tradgedy.

We offered a commercial flight.
But he said no and took his agents offer of the heap of crap as you put it instead.

If anything this is embarrassing for Nantes.

Can’t be grieving that badly if there demanding money already.

My question is, if Emiliano Sala was a Cardiff City player which City said he was, then Sala was our total responsibility, No one else's.

I have been told that Tan is furious with our side for not taking total control and looking after Sala and told this to them.

Was he offcally our player ? Did the international clearance come through and who's insurance will pay out? I suppose untill an investigation is completed it would be wise not to comment or pay anything over

Wez, this is very very sad to think we are going to try and get out of saying he might not have been our player, how embarrassing for our club if we take that route.

What was the last week about at the City for Emiliano Sala?

Im not sure the club have every suggested anything like Annis and not sure why you would think that?

At the end of the day Nantes will no doubt get their money, be it from us or insurers but at the end of the day the club have to review what has actually happened and take legal advise to make sure they are doing the right thing.

At the end of the day if we are to lose money on this tragic event then so be it but we should do things the right way whatever that may be. Im sure Dalman is more than aware of the clubs obligations over any of these reports or rumours.

Luke, I never ever said a word first?

Media Wales / BBC and Wez have actually started these type of suggestions, I am just giving my reply??

And I hope Cardiff City do not dare go down this route?



Luke, before you only put my name to it put the others first please infuture



It would be Shameful and disgraceful IF we did.


Luke, Cardiff City have said they will pay the money owed and we must believe they will and honour the contract agreed

I'm not sure what you mean Annis about starting it first.

I read your post and put your name as I had quoted your post that's all. Not sure why you have gone all defensive about it. It was simply your post was the first I'd read about trying to get out paying. I have full faith in Dalman mind