Mijatovic On Borrowed Time At Real Madrid?

After the latest bungle considering the Champions League registration of Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra, Pedja Mijatovic may soon be leaving the Bernabeu for the final time.

There are rumours of discontent among the Real Madrid board, who are far from impressed by the Montenegran's track record during his time at the club. In fact, his only remaining ally appears to be club president Ramon Calderon, because Mijatovic was a key part of his ultimately successful presidential bid. Indeed, Calderon is only likely to turn against Mijatovic in the event of his own head falling on the chopping block.

Apart from the recent debacle, there are three other incidents that count against the sporting director. The most prominent of them is the continued failing of the club to sign a genuine 'crack', despite the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo being promised.

Another failing was the attempted signing of Ricardo Oliveira two years ago. An agreement was in place between Real Madrid and Milan, but Mijatovic did not realise that FIFA rules prohibit a player from playing for more than two clubs in one season, and he had already represented Real Betis.

Finally, the board are concerned that Mijatovic has not yet concluded Bernd Schuster's formal release from the club. Schuster is demanding a €7 million pay-out, but Mijatovic has yet to confirm the deal, thus preventing him from attending to matters of greater urgency.

Arjun Miglani




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