Terengganu deny claims of unpaid salary by Ivan
PETALING JAYA: Terengganu have firmly denied allegation that the club had failed to pay striker Ivan Mamut's salary for nearly nine months, calling the claims baseless and misleading.
The Croatian striker claimed that he is owed more than nine months' salary but refrained from launching into a tirade against the club's management though he was frustrated with the situation.
If no resolution was found soon, Mamut said he was prepared to bring up the matter to FIFA.
However, Terengganu have clarified that the accusation did not originate from any official source and warned that legal action could be taken against individuals or platforms spreading false information.
"These claims are not only inaccurate but also damaging to the club's reputation," said Terennganu FC in a statement.
"We will not hesitate to pursue legal action against those responsible for publishing or disseminating such unfounded accusations."
According to the club, Mamut had signed a contract extension with Terengganu for the 2024-2025 season in December 2023.
However, in March 2024, the Croatian forward suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury, ruling him out of action indefinitely.
Terengganu stated that the club initially supported Mamut's recovery efforts between April and May 2024.
However, the player insisted on continuing his rehabilitation in Croatia, citing better facilities and comfort.
Both parties agreed to this arrangement under mutually accepted terms.
Upon completing rehabilitation abroad, Terengganu's medical team assessed that there was no significant improvement in Mamut's condition.
In July 2024, Mamut requested permission to return to Croatia again, this time for surgery and further recovery until December.
Once more, the club approved the request based on agreed conditions.
"Mamut reported back to Terengganu in January 2025 in hopes of returning to full training and playing a role in the remainder of the season.
"However, the club found that he was not physically ready to rejoin competitive action. As a result, Mamut did not feature in any official matches during the 2024/2025 Malaysian League season.
"Terengganu have always prioritised the welfare of their players and maintained open communication to find the best solutions for both parties," the club added.
The management emphasised that any unresolved issues, including financial matters, should be handled through the appropriate contractual channels and addressed professionally.
"Terengganu urge the public and media not to sensationalise this issue as it can mislead fans and negatively affect the image of the club and Malaysian football as a whole."
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