Fadiga's future up in the air
MYSTERY surrounds the transfer of Khalilou Fadiga to Internazionale with the Italian side claiming he has a heart problem and the player's doctor denying any suggestions that he has health problems.
The Senegal star's move to the Giuseppe Meazza has been held up until the matter can be resolved with reports suggesting he may have to spend a year on the sidelines until he can pass stringent medical tests.
Inter revealed last week that Fadiga failed to pass the medical tests regulated by the Italian Medical Institute who will not allow the midfielder to play unless the tests are successful.
Inter's consultant cardiologist Bruno Caru suggests that the African ace suffers from an irregular beat of the heart, known as arrythmia, but Belgian heart specialist Pedro Brugada insists there is nothing wrong with the 28-year-old after examining him.
"The problem is the Italians are the most conservative in the world about sport," said Brugada.
"It is exaggerated. Moreover we are talking about a young player. Moreover, it is always difficult to diagnose the risks of a sudden death.
"I have no more contact with Doctor Caru since Friday morning, when I told him there was absolutely no reason to prevent the player from playing football.
"Fadiga has a perfect heart. Fadiga's problem is that he has no problem!
"For me it is obvious, he has absolutely nothing wrong with him."
Reports in Italy suggest that Inter could cancel his move from Auxerre if they fail to be convinced of Fadiga's fitness after further tests.
Auxerre coach Guy Roux has ruled out taking the player back and insists there is no going back on the deal.
"For me, the transfer has been ratified, all the papers were signed," Roux told L'Equipe.
"There was only one reservation about the ligament of one of his knees, but not any reservation about his heart.
"I can't believe for one moment that transfer could be questioned. Internazionale also caused us the same trouble during Taribo West's transfer."
