'Deeply sorry': Andreas Pereira releases statement minutes before Fulham game after being sent off from team
Andreas Pereira has admitted he “deeply regrets his unprofessional conduct” after an “inaccurate” article was published this week.
The Fulham midfielder found himself in trouble with Cottagers fans after an interview His possible summer departure emerged earlier this week.
The Brazilian was quoted talking about his links with Marseille, with the report Brazilian First League Quoting him as saying the change “unfortunately didn't work out” after he had been “looking forward to it.”
He has now referred to the “malicious” article, insisting he is “completely focused” on Fulham.
Releasing a statement minutes before his team's clash against Tottenham on Sunday, Pereira wrote on Instagram: “I would like to address the recently published article about me.
“Unfortunately, the piece contains statements attributed to me that I did not make, and the English translation was done maliciously and inaccurately, completely distorting my words.
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“In the interview I clearly expressed my happiness and satisfaction at being at Fulham and my gratitude for everything the club and the squad have done for me, highlighting at all times that I still have two years left on my contract and that I am fully focused on the club.
“However, the article includes comments that are not accurate or reflective of what I actually said.
“I deeply regret the unprofessional conduct displayed in this situation and respectfully request a retraction of the quotes falsely attributed to me.
“It is essential to defend the truth and ensure that public discourse is based on facts.
“Thank you for your understanding. And most importantly, let's go Fulham.”
Pereira signed for Fulham from manchester united in 2022.
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He has played 94 games for the west London club, scoring nine goals and providing 15 assists in that time.
This season, he has started each of Fulham's 12 Premier League games so far.
However, he was left out of Fulham's squad for the London derby to face Spurs.
Fulham go into the match against Spurs ninth in the Premier League table and just four points off the top four.
Meanwhile, Tottenham comes into the clash after beating Manchester City 4-0 in their last league game and drawing 2-2 with Roma in the Europa League.
