What cock up? He should first of all learn to read his contract, if he wanted to leave so badly, why did he sign a new one? He hardly played since he signed as he was injured but did get wages. Players need to be taught a lesson and I am actually happy that a few clubs like Southampton and us with Coutinho are taking that kind of stand.
Agree with this, if Van Dijk wanted to leave Southampton so badly, he shouldn't have signed a new 6 year contract less than a year ago. Exactly the same logic applies to us and Coutinho.
Or at least get a release clause in it if say a CL club comes in for him, as it stands Southampton can make him sit out the 5 years remaining and he can't do anything about it, not that suits club or player.
You think the players and their advisors/agents would be doing this as routine requirements these days???
I can see why Can would want a release clause, he must see the likes of Keita coming in and him dropping out the first team, that would really affect his Germany place as well.
