André Villas-Boas on Cardoso Varela: “Everyone knows who plants them” | OneFootball

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

The reports raising suspicions about a possible fraud involving Cardoso Varela’s age prompted a firm response from André Villas-Boas. The FC Porto president guaranteed 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 gain greater reach. Cardoso Varela, because of the circumstances of his departure, the improper pressure put on a young player and his family through false dreams. We know exactly where they come from and we are completely on the athlete’s side,” he said.

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

“The athlete 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 of which he has already been the target,” 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 also recall that, in an agreement made between the athlete and his former agent, there were some unpaid invoices for the schooling and education of the athlete Cardoso Varela, and FC Porto will take responsibility for them. We are not in the slightest concerned about them,” concluded the Dragons’ president.

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