MICHAEL CUISANCE has firmly denied a failed medical put the kibosh on his switch to Leeds from Bayern Munich.
And the midfielder’s claims have reportedly been backed by Marseille officials who say the player they signed on loan three days after his move to Elland Road collapsed is ‘100%’ fit.
Michael Cuisance insists injury was not the reason behind the collapse of his move to Leeds Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Cuisance, 21, travelled from Germany to England last week to complete an £18million move to the Premier League new boys.
However Leeds put the brakes on the transfer after medical checks by their officials led to concerns over how long it could have taken Cuisance to recover from a previous injury picked up by the tests.
But the Frenchman told Goal.com medical fears were not the reasons behind the collapse of his move.
Cuisance said: “’There was no problem with the medical, the one with Marseille went very well, I am in form and ready to play.
“At Leeds, there was no problem from my side.’’
Marseille bosses have backed up Cuisance’s claims over his fitness and insist they have no concerns about the man who joined on a season-long loan on Monday.
Pablo Longoria, the club’s head of football said: “We did not find any issues with his medical, everything was done properly.
“He is completely available, at 100 per cent.”
The switch to Marco Bielsa’s side would have included a buy-back clause for the Champions League holders.
Michael Cuisance joined Marseille on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich this monthCredit: AFP
Cuisance, who has played for France Under-20s, joined Bayern from Borussia Monchengladbach for £10m in 2019.
And the starlet made 15 appearances for the Bundesliga champions last term, netting three goals in all competitions.
Leeds assessment led to Bielsa’s transfer team turning their attention to other targets.
The club have forked out £73m on four big signings since their promotion to the Premier Leagues
And their most recent swoops include a £16million deadline day move for Rennes winger Rapinha.
Leeds complete £16m Raphinha transfer from Rennes as 23-year-old rapid winger signs four-year contract
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
