By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Thomas Heurtel has the full support of the ELPA, the EuroLeague Players Association announced Wednesday supplementing the aftermath of the unprecedented circumstances regarding the player’s professional relationship with FC Barcelona.
Per the press release: “EuroLeague Players Association was shocked upon hearing the news from Istanbul, where after the game vs Anadolu Efes, FC Barcelona left Thomas Heurtel, its own player, without the possibility to return to his home city with the rest of the team.
ELPA has been in contact with Thomas and his representatives last night and today, offering him support in the process of coming back to Barcelona and taking any possible further steps. In addition, ELPA has informed EuroLeague Basketball about the details surrounding the incident. While contract disputes remain a complicated matter, no player should ever find himself in such a situation, let alone in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people’s health and safety should be everyone’s priority.
ELPA remains in contact with Thomas and is already assisting in obtaining necessary information in order to help EuroLeague Basketball and its disciplinary bodies bring closure not only for Thomas, but to also ensure such future situations are eradicated.”
Previous reactions to the handling of the situation by the Spanish powerhouse include several players. In addition, Barca clarified its position via a press release stressing five separate points.
The player intends to take legal action against the club.