Villas-Boas backs Varela: “We all know where those paid stories come from” | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas rejects accusations regarding Cardoso Varela’s age

Reports raising suspicions about a possible fraud involving Cardoso Varela’s age drew a firm response from André Villas-Boas. The FC Porto president assured that the club fully supports the young footballer and questioned the credibility of the accusations.

“Everyone knows perfectly well where these paid-for stories come from and how they are pushed to reach a wider audience. Cardoso Varela, because of the circumstances surrounding his departure, the improper pressure placed on a young player and his family through false dreams. We know exactly where they come from and we are completely on the player’s side,” he said.

The Porto official guaranteed that the entire situation is within the law, while also highlighting the forward’s career path.

“The player is a Portuguese citizen, with a Portuguese passport, he has represented the national team, he has represented FC Porto, and we are very proud to have brought him back, especially because of the sad story he has already been subjected to,” said the blue-and-white leader, also rejecting claims that the club had pressured the player’s family in the past.

FC Porto also revealed that it will cover the outstanding amounts related to the player’s former agent.

“I would also remind you that, under an agreement made between the player and his former agent, there were some school and education invoices for Cardoso Varela that remain unpaid and that FC Porto will take on. We are not at all concerned about them,” concluded the Dragons’ president.

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