Last-minute clearance: Neris to debut for Emelec in Clásico | OneFootball

The prolonged dispute over José Neris’s registration has reached an important resolution on the sporting front. FIFA has granted the necessary authorization for the Uruguayan striker to officially join Emelec’s squad, allowing his registration in LigaPro just before the third round of the Ecuadorian championship. With the International Transfer Certificate in order, the 25-year-old forward is now available to coach Vicente Sánchez for the crucial match against Barcelona SC.

Although the player has already been training with the group for weeks, his lack of match fitness after leaving América de Cali will likely see him start on the bench at Estadio Monumental. The management of the Guayaquil club made the necessary inquiries with the local federation and the international body to ensure his eligibility, seeking to protect themselves from possible future sanctions arising from the ongoing dispute between the player and his previous club in Argentina.

For their part, Colón de Santa Fe has not changed its stance and will maintain its legal offensive against the striker and the Ecuadorian club. The Santa Fe institution claims to own 65 percent of the economic rights to the transfer and believes the Uruguayan’s actions significantly harm their assets. While the Sabalero directors expected FIFA to prioritize the athlete’s right to work by allowing him to play, they warned that the legal claim will continue to the fullest extent for damages and losses.

The controversy has escalated to the point where Colón’s authorities are holding their Emelec counterparts responsible for alleged complicity in the maneuver. While the legal process continues in sports courts, Neris is preparing to make his first appearance in Ecuadorian football, in what promises to be one of the most talked-about debuts of the 2026 season due to the complex background of his transfer.

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