Chelsea fc news on transfer ban
Chelsea FC is currently serving a transfer ban imposed by FIFA, which prohibits the club from registering new players until December 31, 2020. Here are some recent updates on the situation:
Latest News:
- On February 28, 2020, Chelsea FC appealed the transfer ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking to have the ban lifted or reduced.
- On June 12, 2020, CAS announced that it would hear Chelsea's appeal on July 8, 2020.
- On July 8, 2020, CAS upheld the transfer ban, but reduced the ban from two transfer windows to one, allowing Chelsea to register new players in the summer transfer window of 2021.
Background:
- In January 2019, FIFA imposed a two-window transfer ban on Chelsea FC due to breaches of its regulations regarding the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18.
- The ban was imposed after Chelsea FC was found to have made illegal approaches to young players, including signing them to youth contracts without obtaining the necessary international transfer certificates.
- Chelsea FC appealed the ban to CAS, but the appeal was rejected in August 2019.
Impact on the Club:
- The transfer ban has significantly impacted Chelsea FC's ability to strengthen its squad, particularly in the summer transfer window of 2020.
- The club has been forced to rely on its existing squad and has made few signings, including the free transfer of Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain.
- The ban has also limited Chelsea FC's ability to sell players, as it would need to obtain a special dispensation from FIFA to do so.
Next Steps:
- Chelsea FC will need to wait until the summer transfer window of 2021 to register new players, when the ban is lifted.
- The club is expected to be active in the transfer market during the summer of 2021, with reports suggesting that it is targeting several high-profile signings.
- Chelsea FC will also need to continue to develop its youth players and rely on its existing squad to compete in the Premier League and European competitions.