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Published 09:48 7 Feb 2023 GMT
"Pierre’s a professional and of course I understand he will be disappointed," he said.
"It was a tough decision, a tough call, we had three coming in and two had to go out, so he was the one that missed out. He’s done nothing wrong at all. "It’s tough because I am empathic, so I understand his disappointment, but I’ve got a responsibility which is to make these tough decisions and then articulate them as honestly and as well as I can to the player, and then respect the fact that he’s going to be disappointed."He’s handled it very well, which is what I would expect. He’s been a top guy for us."
Spanish website Relevo have revealed that the 33-year-old could be offered an escape route out of Stamford Bridge with LAFC linked with bringing the forward to the MLS.
With the European transfer window closed as well as already playing for two European sides (Barcelona and Chelsea) this season, moves outside of the continent are the only option for the former Borussia Dortmund man.
LAFC start their season onFebruary 25 in 'El Traffico' against its crosstown rival Los Angeles Galaxy and are also competing in the CONCACAF Champions League in 2023, starting their campaign with a round of 16 two-legged tie against Costa Rican side Alajuelense in March.
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