Santos have appeal rejected in Basso case, could face transfer ban | OneFootball

Santos risks suffering a transfer ban from FIFA. This Monday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) denied Santos’ appeal after the club was ordered by the entity to pay 2.6 million euros (R$ 16.3 million) to Arouca, from Portugal, for the purchase of defender João Basso.

Thus, Peixe will have to settle this debt with the Portuguese club within 45 days to avoid being penalized. There are no further appeals. In addition, according to FIFA regulations, the club will have to pay another 3,000 Swiss francs (R$ 20,000) to Arouca’s lawyers for legal expenses.

If the amount is not paid within the stipulated period, Santos will suffer a new transfer ban from FIFA. Until then, the club’s board can continue negotiating and registering new players as usual.

João Basso was signed by Santos in August 2023, still under the management of Andres Rueda, but he never managed to establish himself.

The information was initially reported by Canal Alçapão and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Out of Favor at Santos

João Basso finished last season without standing out and remains a substitute in 2026. His last game was in July, in the draw against Sport, and since then he has not played again.

With the arrival of Juan Pablo Vojvoda and defensive reinforcements such as Adonis Frías and Alexis Duarte, the defender lost his place. In 2025, Basso played 12 matches, ten as a starter, scored one goal, and received three yellow cards.

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