CLUB STATEMENT

In response to a newspaper article today regarding claims made by an agent about the Club's conduct, Dundee United wish to clarify the events reported. The player, Ivanildo Cassama, was offered to the Club by a representative of Agent Pedro Lopez and a trial was agreed several weeks ago. It was clear that the player's fitness was not remotely close to acceptable. The representative was invited to make contact before the summer and upon proof of the player’s fitness secure another trial. Last Saturday, the representative made contact but was unable to provide either video or photographic evidence of the player's improved fitness. At this point, Head of Football Operations Darren Taylor advised the representative that Dundee United would not be pursuing their interest in the player. No contract was offered to the player. No return date was agreed for a further trial. Darren Taylor has never spoken to or met the agent in the article. A reporter then contacted the Club and asked for a quote about the agent's claim. The Club provided a quote and background information as stated above. Dundee United is disappointed in both the reporter for producing inaccurate material despite being aware of conflicting accounts and also in the agent who wrongly questioned the professionalism of the Club based on incorrect information.