Loic Remy cleared to play despite heart defect, ending Premier League hopes

Published: 24 Aug 2010 - 14:32:41

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Loic Remy cleared to play despite heart defect, ending Premier League hopes

New Marseille forward Loic Remy has been cleared to play despite the discovery a heart problem during his initial medical with the Ligue 1 champions. The 23-year-old underwent additional medical tests on Monday which showed the condition was no obstacle to his footballing career. Club doctor Christophe Baudot said the heart specialists who dealt with Remy the second time round could find no reason to prevent him practicing sport at a high level. Picture this: Loic Remy (C) poses with his new shirt flanked by Marseille's coach Didier Deschamps (L), and the club's president Jean-Claude Dassier 'I am relieved to know the outcome,' said Remy, who claimed never tohave felt any specific pain throughout his career. 'It will allow me towork with Marseille in good condition with a free mind. 'When you go through such moments, you don't feel calm. But I'drather have it happen that way and really know today that I'm healthy.' Remy, who addressed the press surrounded by his family, joined Marseille from Nice last Thursday on a five-year deal worth £15million. He is now expected to forge a new strike partnership with another recent signing, Andre-Pierre Gignac, who was part of France's doomed World Cup campaign in South Africa. The pair could line-up together for the first time on Sunday against Bordeaux. The move dashed the hopes of West Ham, Tottenham, Stoke, Everton and Liverpoolwho had all tried to sign the talented youngster this summer. Despite the outcome Marseille want further discussions with Nice regarding why they did not mention the defect during negotiations. Mohamed Diame of Wigan is allowed to play in the Premier League despite a heart condition, while Nwankwo Kanu was diagnosed with a similar problem before his move to Arsenal. LIGUE 1 PREVIEW: The road to redemptionEverton, West Ham and Spurs on alert as Remy's Marseille move in doubtSpurs must pay £8.5m to land Diarra after Real Madrid rule out loan dealEverton star Rodwell good enough to play for England, insists catpain NevilleSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabs