Belaïli: “Hadj Redjem ignored me and I didn’t ask for a pay rise”

Youssef Bellelli has finally broken his silence. He expressed concerns about his future at Mouloudia and his relationship with president Haji Redjem and coach Bommel. He took the opportunity to deny the rumors.

Youcef Belaïli’s future in MC Algiers uncertain. He was announced to join Tunisia after failing to reach an agreement with President Mohamed El Hadji-Rejem. The player finally came out of silence to clarify public opinion, especially that of Mouloudia supporters.

First, he claimed that he himself had applied for the exit permit. “You should know that I still have a contract with Mouloudia for one season. I have already met with the chairman, Haji Rejem, and I expressed my desire to leave this summer because I was under great pressure in the past season. He was understanding and we agreed on an amount of 500,000 euros. At the moment, I am at home in Oran and there is nothing concrete,” he said immediately in an interview with El-Heddaf TV.

Belaïli-Hadj-Redjem, is there gas in the water?

visible, Relationship between Youssef Bellelli and President El Hadj-Rejem The situation has deteriorated in recent weeks. The player claimed that the president could not be reached by phone.

“Hadji-Rejem has stopped answering his phone since our last interview. I tried to contact him on the phone several times but to no avail. I decided to leave but some supporters dissuaded me. I assure you that I did not ask for a pay rise or impose my brother on the senior team. I officially deny these rumours,” he confided.

He added: “I have no problem with Haji Rejem. It’s just that I was a little disappointed that he didn’t answer the phone. This morning (yesterday) I was going to fly to Tunisia to complete my transfer to ES Tunis, but I cancelled my trip because the fans of the club were against my leaving.

Bommel opposes Bellelli’s departure

The international striker also revealed that the coach Patrice Bommel “I had a telephone discussion with coach Boehmer. He asked me to stay and assured me that he would need me next season and we would play in all aspects,” he said.

He concluded by giving a message to his supporters. “I tell my supporters that I am ready to do anything for you. I am ready to make sacrifices to please them,” he concluded.