Dias to stay with Mahindra

Dias, who met Mahindra United boss Allan Durante on Friday, was given some consolation by his employers. 8220;I had a meeting with Durante and he was a completely different man today. Even though he refused to talk about the contract in detail, he has assured me that I will be a happy man after he speaks to our coach Derrick Perreira. When I asked him why couldn8217;t he speak to him over the phone he said that he didn8217;t want to disturb the coach as the team was in the finals of the Durand Cup. The salary hike will be decided after the team comes back to Mumbai on Monday,8221; Dias told The Indian Express over the phone.

When contacted, coach Perriera said: 8220;I have no clue what discussion took place today between our president and Steven. I have no role to play in the salary hike of these players. I will be asked about my opinion whether I need them in my team and definitely there is no doubt that I want them to stay.8221;

But, while a salary hike seems on the cards, both the midfielders anyway have no option but to continue with the club after the committee8217;s decision.