NICOLAS ANELKA’S FUTURE at West Brom is unclear after reports emerged this afternoon that he had retired.
Sky Sports were claiming that the French striker, who joined the Baggies just 49 days ago, had walked out of training this afternoon having told members of staff that he was retiring from football.
However, West Brom have since released a statement revealing that he has been permission to leave on compassionate grounds and will miss this weekend’s Premier League game against Everton.
“West Bromwich Albion can confirm that Nicolas Anelka will not be involved in Saturday’s game at Everton,” the statement reads.
“The club have excused the striker from club duty on compassionate grounds.”
It is believed that the one of the player’s agents may have died but Anelka’s future at West Brom remains uncertain.
Fantasy Football Team… Screwed! No wonder he was £5.5m
It was Eric Manasse that died… My bad for the Fantasy Football reference… Marketing Director of Golden Foot, agency for loads of stars like Zlatan, Zidane etc…
The players agent also being his brother
Don’t think so… His brother was his agent at one time but not anymore
Spoilt child he is, making a joke out of West Brom.
And a joke out of his agent/ good friend dying…
Sorry didnt read that, I was going by sky sports article, said he retired.
Not his brother, he has a few agents talk sport are saying…