Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have been banned from signing players until they pay money owed to Leicester City for Ahmed Musa. Leicester, who sold the Nigeria winger in 2018, has lodged a claim for an outstanding £390,000 payment.
The ban was imposed by FIFA, the world governing body of football. It means that Al Nassr will not be able to register any new players, either on a permanent or temporary basis. The ban will remain in place until Al Nassr have paid the full amount owed to Leicester.
Al Nassr are a wealthy club and have made a number of high-profile signings in recent years. In 2022, they signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United. They have also been linked with a move for Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech. However, the ban on signing players will prevent them from making any further signings until the debt to Leicester is paid.
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The ban on Al Nassr signing players is a setback for the club. However, it is a reminder that all clubs must comply with FIFA’s rules and regulations. If a club fails to do so, they may face sanctions.
In addition to the ban on signing players, Al Nassr could also face financial penalties from FIFA. The governing body has the power to fine clubs for breaching its rules.
It remains to be seen how long Al Nassr will be banned from signing players. However, the club will be hoping to resolve the issue with Leicester as soon as possible so that they can resume their recruitment activity.
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