The French Basket Federation’s veto of players with contracts with Russian teams remains confirmed by that country’s base Thomas Heurtelin an interview given to the Skweek channel in his country.
“I have spoken to Boris God and Vincent collet (technical director and coach) and they have told me that if I continue in St. Petersburg and I have a contract with them for next season, it’s impossible for me to go to the Games,” he explained. Heurtel. “I have to sign with another team before announcing the list, which is scheduled for April. I believe there is no player on the market who will sign a contract for next season before June,” he added.
Heurtel confirmed that he still had one year left on his contract with the team led by Xavi Pascual, so it was “illegal” to leave. Heurtel explained that this was the message that the sports minister addressed to the Federation in order to maintain the veto in his person. “Someone who doesn’t know the basketball market,” he added. Heurtel which does not begin to discuss the absurdity of the veto but the ‘times’ applicable to it.
The former player of Barcelona He also reflected on his 2022 vow to play in the Eurobasket, adding that federation officials knew he was already committed to the Russian club when he promised not to, making them also responsible for the situation.
Source: La Verdad
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