Sheffield Wednesday set for Yan Valery windfall after FIFA make World Cup decision
Sheffield Wednesday right-back Yan Valery is expected to be included in Tunisia’s World Cup squad.
Sheffield Wednesday could be line to receive a handsome financial boost from FIFA after it was reported the governing body will pay clubs per day for every player released for this summer’s World Cup.
With just four weeks to go until the start of the showpiece event, Wednesday right-back Yan Valery, who has spent the last few months on loan at Swiss club BSC Young Boys, is expected to be included Tunisia’s squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The 27-year-old, who has just over a year left on his Wednesday contract, started all four of Tunisia’s games at the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] earlier this season and is expected to appear at what will be his very first World Cup. This year’s World Cup is the third in succession the African nation have qualified for.
According to journalist Melchor Ruiz of El Partidazo de COPE, FIFA will pay clubs close to $11,000 (£8,133.73 at the current exchange rate) per day for every player that is released for the tournament, meaning Wednesday could be in line for a useful cash injection.
Tunisia, who have never made it past the group stage at the World Cup, are competing in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden at this summer’s tournament, facing the latter in their opening game on Monday, June 15.
Valery, who made 23 appearances for the Owls this season prior to joining Young Boys on loan in February, played a prominent role in Tunisia’s qualifying campaign, meaning he is widely expected to head into the tournament as their first-choice right-back. He has earned 21 senior caps for his country to date.
Since joining Young Boys earlier this season, the defender has made 13 appearances for the Swiss club, contributing three assists. They have two games left to play in the Swiss Super League campaign, facing Thun on Thursday before taking on Sion on their final game of the season on Sunday.
Tunisia, who are managed by former Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi, are reportedly set to name their final squad for the World Cup this Friday.