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Insua Upset Over Treatment From Club America
Once-prized reinforcement Federico "Pocho" Insua has been barred from returning to the club despite being under contract, the player said.
Jun 26, 2009 10:45:44 AM
“I showed up for training and was not even given workout clothes. Then they (America offficials) told me that they would not need me, even though I still have a contract with them,” confessed Insua in an interview with Mexican daily ESTO.
Insua, who was transferred from German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach in a deal estimated at $US 6 million, was never able to fill the void left by club icon Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The Argentine midfielder failed to live up to America’s expectations and in his second season with the club suffered an injury that sidelined him for seven months.
Last season Insua was sent on-loan to Necaxa but with the Rayos’ relegation opted to return to the Aguilas were he soon found he was no longer welcomed.
“I have been living in a hotel, in Mexico City, for 25 days and I will have to go to FIFA because I am owed two months’ salary. My teammates have been paid but not me,” said Insua.
Boca Juniors have shown interest in retrieving Insua’s services but have not been able to come to an agreement with America; who have priced the player over the Argentine giant’s budget and have not been satisfied with possible trades.
“I have no idea why I have not been paid; I have always tried to act in the best possible way. Honestly, the way I have been treated, I'd rather not say, but if I still have a contract then I should be allowed to train with the team,” pleaded Insua.
“I have a just cause since I have not received any response in 25 days; in that case I am obligated to talk to FIFA about everything that has been going on,” said Insua of his intention to seek FIFA’s help in resolving the case.
The Argentine, however, has not wasted any more time and has been in talks with Boca Juniors manager Carlos Bianchi and possible new head coach Alfio Basile.
“There has been an important offer from Boca, America already stated that they do not need me, while Boca keeps inquiring about me. I am Basile’s number one priority so there is a great possibility of returning to Boca,” admitted el Pocho “I have also spoken to Bianchi and Basile gave me his support. Despite the attitude that America’s directives has show me I have begun negotiating with Boca.”
“I have had highs and lows. I have played in Europe; I have been in various teams. I believe I have won everything,” said Insua about his current situation. “My only debt is with the fans of America which is a great team. We did not qualify to the playoffs and to top it off I was injured in one of the tourneys, but I am fine and I leave calm because I have always tried to do what is right.”
Joel Aceves, Goal.com
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