Chelsea to sue Mutu and Juve

By European Football
March 5 2005

Adrian Mutu is set to become the target of an eight million pound law suit by Chelsea. The London side are taking this action following his sacking for failing a random drugs test and his subsequent free transfer to Juventus.

Although Mutu is banned until May 18th, Juventus are appealing the ban and hope to have the player return earlier, and Chelsea may not be content with a law suit against just Mutu, there have been strong hints that they may sue his new club Juventus for some compensation as well.

Juve director general Luciano Moggi was asked about a potential law suit during his presentation Press conference last month and insisted, “The terms of this contract ensure that the club is not liable for compensation. It is a matter between Chelsea and Mutu.”

Whatever happens, Mutu must be hoping that it can happen quickly, so he can put the whole sorry mess that was his Chelsea career behind him and move on.