Are modest 30 million going through the clutches?

Anthony Modeste threatens after his change from China back to 1 FC Cologne a loss of 30 million euros. The court case against his ex-club Tianjin Quanjian continues before the CAS, the trial begins in autumn.

According to Sport Bild, even if Modeste won the trial, it would probably not be able to count on a payout of the 30 million euros demanded. After the arrest of investor Shu Yuhui, Tianjian Quanjian crashed both sporty and financially.

In the meantime, the club has been placed under state leadership, but as the last in the table, it is about to be relegated. If Modeste wins the court case, there is a risk of being cancelled from the game. Whether the outstanding salaries of the French could ever be paid is unknown.

Around 15 million euros are required for fashion for the personality rights assigned to Quanjian, a further 15 million euros are made up of salaries and outstanding premiums.

On the other hand, a defeat in the process Modeste and 1 FC Cologne could hit hard. According to the report, a fine of between seven and 30 million euros is imminent.