Klasnic cancels Nantes contract

02 August 2010 09:32
Ivan Klasnic has paved the way for a return to Bolton after cancelling his contract with French side Nantes.[LNB] Bolton boss Owen Coyle is keen to bring the 30-year-old striker back to the Reebok Stadium after Klasnic impressed on loan last season.[LNB]The Croatian scored eight goals in the Premier League and talks had taken place regarding another season-long loan arrangement.[LNB]The wages Klasnic was receiving at Nantes were understood to be a stumbling block for Bolton in any potential deal, but a statement on the French club's website said: "He came free. He leaves free. FC Nantes and Ivan Klasnic reached an agreement on Sunday evening to resolve the contract linking them.[LNB]"FC Nantes and its leaders would particularly like to thank Ivan for his professionalism and his human qualities. We wish him success in the rest of his career."[LNB]Coyle recently told the Bolton News: "I have said all along that if we can get something sorted financially with Ivan, then I would love to have him back at the football club.[LNB]"But finance does play a part - and without getting into the bits and pieces, he's on a fantastic contract at his club. That's the only thing standing in our way, nothing else.[LNB]"I think Ivan is a top class player who will score goals in my team. But if it's too rich for the football club, it's too rich."

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