Santos Laguna would have renewed the contract of Joao Maleck, who is currently in prison, after having starred in a car accident that ended the life of a newly married couple.
The Mexican youth has been in prison for little more than a year, however, this has not prevented him from remaining linked to the Laguna club. In 2019, after the incident, Sevilla rhe evoked his loan, so Maleck ‘returned’ to Santos, where he was registered as part of the U-20 category.
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The legal process against Joao Maleck for wrongful death is still detained, this due to the pandemic by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), since the precautionary measures were extended for four more months, that is, from April to July when a new date is established to carry out the trial that will determine the sentence for the player.
Lawyers have requested the implementation of technology to be able to conduct the hearing virtually; however, the recourse to hold the videoconference was rejected by the authorities.
Joao Maleck: Family demands justice one year after the accident
A few days ago it was a year since the accident, and María Fernanda Peña, together with his partner, Alejandro CastroThe next of kin of the victims spoke out demanding justice.
“A year ago today, I and my family received the worst news that any mother can receive, such as the death of a son or a daughter. This moment was brutal and heartbreaking for me, knowing that someone took the greatest love from me. that I had, my reason for living, my girl, my beloved daughter Fernanda, just as she celebrated her marriage and began a new stage in her life, full of hope and love ”, reads the statement issued by the families of the victims.
They report in Torreón that Santos renewed his contract with Joao Maleck, who is currently in prison.
Maleck will not be paid until his situation is resolved.
The laguneros had already registered him with their U20 team last semester despite his legal situation. pic.twitter.com/h9FFyxJXpF
— Rafael Rivera (@RafaDato2) June 28, 2020