The much criticised player agent also said the offer put in front of Martin – understood to be around $1 million for two years – was the exact same as the one rejected weeks ago by the midfielder, despite widespread reports it was for a lesser amount.
Speaking on SEN Radio on Monday afternoon Carr admitted the negotiations did not look good from an outsider’s perspective but he was pleased with how it concluded.
“From the inside it took its course in the right way,” Carr said.
“It was all about Dustin and his decision and he wanted time. Obviously everyone wanted it to happen quicker.”
Carr said money was a secondary factor in his client’s decision-making.
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“It was never about the money, people assume that,” he said.
“It was about the (player’s) welfare. I was really concerned about him missing his family. When you see a kid every day and spend time with him, you really get concerned about that.”
Martin’s father lives in Sydney and it was understood he wanted to be closer to him.
However, when questioned why then he had negotiated with a fellow Victorian-based club, Carr said he was open to all potential suitors.
“Essendon wanted to talk to us. Dustin wanted us to talk to other clubs and we did that and there was nothing wrong with that,” he said.
“They wanted to have a chat with us so we had a chat with them. Dustin wasn’t part of that chat.”
“It was never about the money, people assume that,” he said.
“It was about the (player’s) welfare. I was really concerned about him missing his family. When you see a kid every day and spend time with him, you really get concerned about that.”
Martin’s father lives in Sydney and it was understood he wanted to be closer to him.
However, when questioned why then he had negotiated with a fellow Victorian-based club, Carr said he was open to all potential suitors.
“Essendon wanted to talk to us. Dustin wanted us to talk to other clubs and we did that and there was nothing wrong with that,” he said.
“They wanted to have a chat with us so we had a chat with them. Dustin wasn’t part of that chat.”
