São Paulo face transfer ban over debt to Calleri’s agents | OneFootball

São Paulo was included this Wednesday on FIFA’s transfer ban list. With this punishment, the Tricolor is prohibited from registering new players until it settles a financial debt with the agents who brokered the return of striker Calleri in 2021.

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On São Paulo’s side, the claim is that there was a disagreement over the amount charged by Calleri’s agent, which is why the board waited for FIFA’s decision, as they were responsible for the mediation. Now that the decision has been made, the club assures that the payment will be made in the coming days.

Board under pressure

The news increases the pressure on president Julio Casares. The team’s poor form — which has left them far from the title race in 2025 — had already sparked criticism, internal protests, and even a request for the president’s impeachment.

In a financial crisis, São Paulo is struggling with a reduced squad and has resorted to selling players from the squad. Youngsters developed in Cotia, such as Henrique Carmo, William Gomes, João Moreira, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Alves, and Lucas Ferreira, have already been transferred this season.

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