Corinthians hit one month under FIFA transfer ban as new window nears | OneFootball

One month on from a CAS ruling, Corinthians remain under a FIFA transfer ban with no definitive resolution as the 20 July window nears.

According to Meu Timao, the case stems from unpaid sums on the 2024 signing of José Martínez from Philadelphia Union. Corinthians agreed a $1.7 million fee, paid $200,000, then defaulted on instalments, prompting a September 2025 FIFA order to settle $1.425 million plus 15 percent interest.

Martínez’s deal was rescinded early this year after he returned late and with an ACL injury. He made 70 appearances, scored two and assisted two, and featured in the 2025 Paulista and Copa do Brasil wins.

The club could be unable to register signings. The board aims to raise €25 million net from sales, with Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, André Luiz, Breno Bidon and Yuri Alberto among the most valued.

Separate FIFA rulings add pressure. Corinthians were ordered to pay $850,000 to New York City over Talles Magno’s loan extension, with 15 percent interest from 2 August 2025, plus a $90,000 fine and $21,000 in costs, and a 45-day deadline, with 25 remaining.

In May, the body also demanded more than R$ 6 million to Midtjylland over the 2024 signing of Charles. The 45-day limit from a 31 March publication has passed, reaching 82 days by Sunday, without an official resolution.

One liability has been cleared, with last Friday’s upfront $8.5 million payment to Talleres for Rodrigo Garro, including charges, via financing. The debt traced back to a February 2025 FIFA award of $3.6 million after talks had stalled.

Off the pitch, the club faces internal strain, with a second straight month of delayed wages for players and coaching staff, partial payments to other employees and an April deficit of R$ 168 million.

Source: Meu Timao