Following his departure from West Bromwich Albion amidst controversy, Anelka’s absence from Brazil further fueled the intrigue surrounding his career. Although his agent initially proposed his services to Atlético Mineiro, and an agreement was reached between the player and the club, Anelka’s failure to fulfill his commitment prompted the club’s sporting director, Eduardo Maluf, to cancel the transfer citing a lack of professionalism.
Maluf expressed disappointment in Anelka’s conduct, highlighting that communication with the player himself was limited to discussions with his representative and agent. Despite efforts to accommodate Anelka’s purported passport issues and subsequent claims of attending a Muslim gathering in Kuwait, the club ultimately decided to revoke the transfer, emphasizing that the reputation and stature of Atlético Mineiro supersede any individual player.
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