Poortvliet compromise reached
26 Jun 2008 - 11:23:39
Jan Poortvliet has been allowed to take over as Southampton's new manager, but only after he paid his former club - Helmond Sport - £60,000.
An arbitration hearing in Zeist, Holland was forced to make the ruling after Poortvliet and Helmond were unable to come to an agreement over a suitable compensation fee.
The Saints announced Poortvliet's arrival last month after deciding not to renew the short-term contract of Nigel Pearson.
The 52-year-old Poortvliet is a former Netherlands international defender who has worked for several clubs in his homeland.