I want to make it completely clear about my situation as I have read a lot of lies and nonsense over the last few days
When released from Chelsea last year at the end of my contract I signed a commitment to play in NYCFC for two years starting January 1st 2015. I was then offered the chance to train and be a part of the Man City squad in the interim to keep myself in the best shape going into New York.
This period has since been extended by Man City and I will now start playing for NYCFC at the end of this current Premier League season. There has always been a constant dialogue between all parties in this time to find the best solution for everyone.
I can say that I am very excited about arriving in New York and giving everything to the team to make us a success in the MLS as soon as possible. Thanks everyone for your ongoing support and I wish everyone a healthy and happy 2015.
由此有几个事实点:1. 兰帕德与纽约城所签署的并非Contract,而是Commitment,由2015年1月1日起为纽约城效力,为时两年。2. 兰帕德和曼城签订的合同起初为半年,并获延长至赛季结束。3. 纽约城和曼城之间并没有直接合同关系,所谓“租借"并不存在。4. 兰帕德将于今年7月1日起为纽约城效力。
个人观点:1. 所谓Commitment,个人理解应该只是意向性的协议,有可能不具有约束力,或者具有一定弹性。具体条款还不得而知。但从MLS和英超官方来看,法律上来讲并不违规。2.兰帕德和曼城签订的合同应该是正式合同,即从一般意义上来讲,兰帕德以自由球员身份转会至曼城(如果commitment没有法律上的约束力的话)。1月份合同延长至赛季结束,致使之前签订的Commitment推迟到7月份履行。3. 之前官方的“租借“用词是错误的,曼城内部和集团内部应该有人要为这次的纰漏负责。