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“Proceedings initiated”: Trouble for ex-BVB kicker

Thomas Meunier (right) is now facing a lot of trouble in Turkey.(Bild: AFP/APA/Uwe KRAFT)

Former BVB defender Thomas Meunier has used a controversial clause in his contract to leave Turkish club Trabzonspor. In doing so, he has incurred the anger of the club. The club president is furious and is threatening to sue the Belgian. 

"I have hired lawyers and we will make use of our rights. We will sue him and the club he will move to," raged Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan in an interview with the broadcaster "A Spor". The background to this is the termination of Meunier's contract due to a controversial clause.

The Belgian probably pulled the clause, which allows him to leave the club unilaterally, at the last minute. According to the club president, he did not inform his club in advance: "Five minutes before the deadline expired, he sent us an e-mail that made us very angry. He informed us that he had unilaterally terminated his contract at 11.55 pm." 

Rules not adhered to?
Those responsible at Trabzonspor doubt whether the 32-year-old has adhered to all the necessary rules. "In the contract we signed with Thomas Meunier, we explained that we would understand if he moved to a club where his family lives for family reasons that I can't explain here," said Dogan.

It was also agreed that the interested club would contact Trabzonspor in advance. This did not happen either, according to the club boss. In the meantime, the club has also officially announced: "Legal proceedings have been initiated against all parties involved, in particular against Thomas Andre Meunier, in connection with the dismissal by the footballer." 

The 32-year-old had only moved from Dortmund to Turkey on a free transfer in February. Meunier was previously regarded as an undisputed regular at Trabzonspor. The player himself is currently keeping a low profile. However, he is said to have several offers from French clubs.