Belgrano lose legal case to Pablo Vegetti, face millions in debt | OneFootball

The court ruled against the Córdoba club over a claim by the forward regarding differences in the dollar exchange rate in his contract.

The court ruled against Belgrano in the lawsuit it is involved in with Pablo Vegetti over differences in the dollar exchange rate in his contract. Although the ruling is not yet final, the Córdoba club would have to pay close to 275 million pesos for various items linked to the contract the forward had with the institution.

The striker’s claim—currently at Cerro Porteño—includes the bonuses corresponding to 2022 and 2023, the 2023 vacation pay, the remaining balance of 15% of the gross value of his transfer, and the outstanding amount of a signing bonus. From the club, they also have not ruled out filing an appeal in cassation in an attempt to overturn the court’s decision.

The conflict began after Vegetti’s departure in 2023, when he was transferred to Vasco da Gama. According to the lawsuit, the player argued that there was a difference between the value in pesos and the dollar exchange rate established in his contract at the time of the transaction.

In May of last year, Belgrano treasurer Lucas Bustos had confirmed the situation and detailed the scope of the claim: “Vegetti sued us. Belgrano is in court with Pablo Vegetti. The forward is asking for 800 million pesos over an exchange-rate difference”. The institution had also stated that the amount sought was around 840 million pesos, a figure tied to that exchange-rate gap.

Although the initial ruling was unfavorable for the Alberdi neighborhood club, the board is analyzing the next legal steps and

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