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 in a statement.
“We will not hesitate to pursue legal action against those responsible for publishing or disseminating such unfounded accusations.”
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 for several months in 2024 in Croatia following a mutual agreement but he was still deemed unfit when he returned. As a result, Mamut did not feature in any official matches during the 2024-2025 Malaysian League season.
