Kia considers Corinthians return
Kia Joorabchian admits he is weighing up whether to return to Corinthians.
Kia Joorabchian admits he is weighing up whether to return to Corinthians, in a move which could have real implications for both Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.In bringing the Argentine duo to the Premiership, for what has proved to be a less than fruitful spell at West Ham, Joorabchian - whose investment group MSI own the rights for the duo - has caused plenty of controversy.
Mascherano is currently at the centre of a transfer merry-go-round involving Liverpool that has seen Fifa become involved, as there is an ambiguity over transfers that involve third-party ownership, along with the fact he has played at two clubs already this term.
Joorabchian is now, though, considering turning his attention back to Corinthians, in a move which could well see him engineer Tevez's own return to South America.
"Besides the problems that I have with the officials of Corinthians I am thinking of the chance to return to the club because I have strong feelings for the supporters," he said.
"The supporters of Corinthians are all the time inside my heart. I have very strong feelings for them because besides all the problems that we had, they always treated me very well.
"The contract with Corinthians is for ten years so there are still eight years left. MSI is a great company in the same way that Corinthians is a great club."
Joorabchian, who was at one point eager to instigate a takeover at West Ham prior to Eggert Magnusson's own successful bid, left Corinthians in acrimonious circumstances having had a disagreement with the club's president Alberto Dualib.
