Lyon slam West Ham after Said Benrahma's transfer collapsed (1 Viewer)

[Sammykay]

Lyon has strongly criticized West Ham United following the unsuccessful transfer of Said Benrahma to the French club. In the 24 hours leading up to the Thursday deadline, reports suggested that the two teams had agreed on a loan deal with a £15 million obligation.

Despite Benrahma being spotted in France, West Ham manager David Moyes expressed confidence on Thursday night that the transfer would proceed as planned. However, the deal did not go through by the 10 pm transfer deadline in France, leading to reports of its collapse.

West Ham later confirmed the breakdown, but Lyon responded with an official statement, labeling West Ham's actions as "incomprehensible."

"Olympique Lyonnais were delighted to welcome Said Benrahma to Lyon this Thursday to finalize his transfer from West Ham. The two clubs had signed a temporary transfer agreement, and Olympique Lyonnais had obtained approval from the DNCG to allow the transfer to take place smoothly and transparently.

"However, at the start of the evening, while Olympique Lyonnais had entered all the administrative data on the dedicated FIFA platform (FIFA TMS), West Ham had never launched the slightest technical procedure on its part, despite the repeated reminders from the OL and continuous mutual telephone communication.

"In the absence of this reciprocal action on the part of the English club and following this incomprehensible behaviour, raising questions, the international transfer certificate could not be requested before closing time.

"Olympique Lyonnais deeply regrets this situation and this decision, demonstrating a profound lack of respect on the part of West Ham towards the institution and the player.
"The club reserves the right to initiate all appropriate procedures necessary to validate the transaction at a later date, and to hold West Ham responsible if necessary."

 

[PenalDo]

Lyon has strongly criticized West Ham United following the unsuccessful transfer of Said Benrahma to the French club. In the 24 hours leading up to the Thursday deadline, reports suggested that the two teams had agreed on a loan deal with a £15 million obligation.

Despite Benrahma being spotted in France, West Ham manager David Moyes expressed confidence on Thursday night that the transfer would proceed as planned. However, the deal did not go through by the 10 pm transfer deadline in France, leading to reports of its collapse.

West Ham later confirmed the breakdown, but Lyon responded with an official statement, labeling West Ham's actions as "incomprehensible."

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