Jimmy Posted 27 April 2010 Posted 27 April 2010 BBC Sport Notts County have agreed to release goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a free transfer at the end of the season.The 23-year-old Dane was reported to be on £15,000 a week after being signed in the short-lived Munto Finance revolution last summer. The former Manchester City man, named in the League Two team of the season, had four years left on his deal. Chairman Ray Trew said: "To hold out for a possible transfer fee was too big a risk for this football club." He continued: "If we were not able to sell him, the value of his contract over the next four years was such that it could have had severe financial implications on Notts County's future. "Kasper has agreed to forgo all his future wages, which is a huge concession by such a young man." Schmeichel made 40 League Two appearances for Notts as they clinched promotion and will leave on 11 May. He said: "I have had a terrific season at Notts and thoroughly enjoyed every moment and I'll be first in the queue for the end-of-season DVD. I am sad to be leaving and I'd like to thank all of the players, staff and in particular the fans "It is flattering to be linked with other clubs in the press but so far no-one has made a bid for me so I'll just have to wait and see. "I came here at the start of the season and there were big plans but our focus was on gaining promotion, which we have done. "With the new owners hopefully the club can continue to move forward. I am sad to be leaving and I'd like to thank all of the players, staff and in particular the fans who have been fantastic all season."
Bert Posted 27 April 2010 Posted 27 April 2010 Makes sense really, fair play to Kasper too. He's had a great season and should find himself in the Championship next season.
Jimmy Posted 27 April 2010 Author Posted 27 April 2010 I'd take him here, not sure who's better him or Weale but to have 2 keepers that good would be great, especially if we went up
Anish Posted 27 April 2010 Posted 27 April 2010 Respect to Schmeichel for allowing them to effectively terminating his contract. I'm sure they gave him some money for doing so, but he may not earn £15k a week at his next club.
Hitesh Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 Surely they would get a transfer fee for him and that some fee would be better than nothing?
Simo86 Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 I'd take him here, not sure who's better him or Weale but to have 2 keepers that good would be great, especially if we went up Spurs were rumoured to be after him in January as back up to Gomes so he could end up going there
Unit Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 Respect to Schmeichel for allowing them to effectively terminating his contract. I'm sure they gave him some money for doing so, but he may not earn £15k a week at his next club. Hardly needs the money, I bet his dad's minted!
Alexikokopops Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 Surely they would get a transfer fee for him and that some fee would be better than nothing? Chairman Ray Trew said: "To hold out for a possible transfer fee was too big a risk for this football club."
Hitesh Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 Yeah I read that bit but still can't see how they wouldn't get something for him. That risk is over four years - at least do it when the transfer window is near to closing rather than just before the start of one opening.
Tony Pine Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 good on him for doing that. dj take note you scumbag twat.
leicesterfox86 Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 This club gets more and more bizarre every day. Certainly not boring are they? Think they will struggle next season though.
shen Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 good on him for doing that. dj take note you scumbag twat. Difference is Kasper has a rich dad, is an up and coming talent having just played a great season. He'll get a good contract elswhere. DJ is a late bloomer coming from nowhere, his career has somewhat stalled and now he's just holding out and squeezing every last bit of money he can get before his inevitable decline into obscurity. I don't really blame him for that...
The Doctor Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 can't blame them. they must be up the proverbial creek without a paddle the way munto splashed the cash then ran. Credit to him for giving up wages for the rest of the season though.
Anish Posted 28 April 2010 Posted 28 April 2010 Hardly needs the money, I bet his dad's minted! Not everyone wants to live of their parents' wealth - personally I like to earn my own success.
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