Originally Posted by
jumpseater
Sala was likely under ‘commercial pressure’ too. He was due in Cardiff for his first training session on a multi million pound deal. It’s reasonable to assume he wouldn’t want to let down everyone in the football side of the chain, particularly as the trip was a private one to say goodbye to previous Nantes players, rather than part of the commercial deal.
At the time :
KLM depart Nantes 1715 arrive Amsterdam 1900
KLM depart Amsterdam 2120 arrive Cardiff 2140
Sala arrived at the airport at 1830, they departed at 1900, ETA at Cardiff about 2100. Not a lot of difference.