Ex-Chelsea pro
The English Premier League is still not implementing the FIFA decision to simplify the transfer of professional footballers from Russia and Ukraine. A report by the broadcaster “Sky SportsThe league said the league blocked Burnley FC’s attempt to sign ex-Chelsea pro Victor Moses by the end of the season.
The 31-year-old switched from the Blues to Spartak Moscow last summer for a fee of 5 million euros, where he only extended his contract until 2024 at the beginning of February. The midfielder is now stuck in the Russian capital due to the political situation while his family is in England. Due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, FIFA had decided that players from Russian clubs could unilaterally suspend their contracts until June 30. An at least temporary return of the 38-time Nigerian national player to the island would be possible.
The Premier League, in the midst of a relegation battle, have tried to explore the possibility and offer to help Moses out of his situation, but the league is reportedly standing in the way, citing “the sporting integrity of the competition.” Whilst too According to reports, the Bundesliga and Serie A have not yet considered using the option created by the FIFA decision, for example Championship club Sheffield United recently signed central defender Filip Uremović from Rubin Kazan.
Special Transfer Window: Notable players who left Ukraine & Russia
Transfer period for players from Russia and Ukraine is up to and including April 7th
According to Sky Sports, the Premier League has so far not answered a request for comment in the Moses case. The world governing body had decided that contracts with Ukrainian clubs would be automatically suspended until the end of the season, and that players with Russian clubs could unilaterally suspend their contracts until June 30. The suspension of a contract means “that players and coaches are considered to be without a contract until June 30, 2022 and are therefore free to sign a contract with another club without any consequences,” FIFA said. At the same time, it was determined that this change period applies up to and including April 7th. In addition, a club may only sign a maximum of two players who fall under this exemption.
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