Mark Hughes didn't feel valued at Fulham, it has been revealed.
The Sunday Mirror says Hughes became increasingly frustrated after being offered a new contract with a minimal pay-rise.
Sources close to Hughes claim Fulham made what was described as a rather derisory initial offer, which was rejected, and then had the cheek to decrease the offer in another round of negotiations.
Hughes had initially come under pressure in the first half of the season when they slipped to second bottom of the Premier League following a 3-1 home defeat by West Ham.
Hughes denied he ever feared for his job and retained the support of the board.
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