Mutko thanked Usmanov for help with the termination of the contract with Capello – RBC

The businessman Alisher Usmanov

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The head of the Ministry of Sports Vitaly Mutko thanked the businessman Alisher Usmanov for financial assistance to terminate the contract with Fabio Kapello.Ob minister said the TV channel Russia-2.

« Thank Alisher Usmanov that helped us get out of debt and pay the first tranche Capello to terminate the contract, “- said Mutko.

According to the Minister of Sport, Capello appointment to the post of coach of Russia was not a mistake. “With him we went to the big tournaments, but what happened then – I do not know – admitted Mutko. – We just realized that this specialist will not be able to solve the problems that we have set ourselves ».

July 14 RFU announced the termination of the employment contract with Capello agreed by the parties. Acting RFU president Nikita Simonyan said that the RFU and Capello have agreed not to disclose the amount of compensation. He merely stated that the amount “is not so onerous for the RAF, as many people think.” Later F-Sport, with reference to his interlocutor said that the payment will be 930 million rubles. (Approximately € 15 million).

Later, Vitaly Mutko noted that Capello penalty can be paid from the funds of the Russian Football Union. “The revenue base of the RAF contract Capello” sitting “calmly, he served properly. Revenues are able to cover the compensation, but if we optimize kreditorki “, – explained the Minister.

Alisher Usmanov has declared his innocence to the payment of a penalty Capello. “I do not know about the decision to terminate the contract with Capello. I decided to help only for the reason that the coach did not receive their salaries, “- he pointed out.

Before that Usmanov twice singled out the RAF aid to pay debts to Capello. In February, the businessman gave the organization a target preferential loan of 400 million rubles. to repay the debt before Capello salary. Another 300 million rubles. Usmanov has allocated the RAF in late June, that amount covers the entire debt to the Union of the Italian specialist for June 22. Later, the businessman said that forgives the debt under the salary ex-coach.