Stam is ready to rip up his contract

By Matthew Jones
December 22 2002

Jaap Stam has been given the go-ahead to rip up his contract, unless he is paid four months salary in the next ten days. Many clubs including Newcastle will be ready and waiting to get in contact with the player if he does walkout from Lazio.

Jaap Stam is set to spark a mad January scramble for his signature with reports that he is ready to quit Lazio.

The Holland international is set to quit the Rome club over a dispute regarding unpaid wages.

The News of the World says Stam will be allowed to rip up his contract if he is not paid four month's salary in the next 10 days.

Newcastle United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal have all expressed interest in Stam this season and are sure to be in contact with the player's representatives if the Dutchman does decide to walkout on Lazio.