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Morocco World
09-07-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Real Madrid Close in on Alvaro Carreras
Real Madrid are on the verge of signing Spanish left-back Álvaro Fernández Carreras from Benfica in a deal that will also see 21-year-old Castilla defender Rafael Obrador head to Lisbon, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The agreement is expected to be finalised this week, with both moves registered as separate transfers. Carreras, 22, has a $50 million release clause in his contract. Initially, Madrid were expected to trigger it – which would have handed Manchester United a 20%sell-on fee, as agreed when they sold the full-back to Benfica last summer. Instead, Madrid will pay a lower cash fee and allow Obrador to join Benfica, effectively reducing the headline price while complying with FIFA rules that part-exchange valuations must reflect fair market value. Carreras left Old Trafford on loan in January 2024. He has helped Benfica in the Champions League knock-out rounds and triggered an obligation-to-buy clause after playing more than half the club's matches. Benfica completed the permanent deal last June for an initial $7.5m, which included United's sell-on and a $16 million buy-back option valid until 2026. Since arriving in Portugal, Carreras has impressed. He made 68 appearances across all competitions, scored 5 goals and 5 assists while clocking over 5,000 minutes of game time. Known for his progressive passing and intelligent positioning, the Spanish defender offers both defensive stability and attacking intent. Real Madrid have been in the market for a new left-back, with Ferland Mendy placed on the transfer list. Carreras has done enough to convince the club's technical staff that he is the right fit. Paperwork on both transfers is expected to be signed in the coming days. Once the fees are lodged with FIFA's Transfer Matching System, Manchester United will learn exactly how much they will recoup from the Benfica-Madrid deal. Tags: Álvaro Fernández CarrerasBenficaReal Madrid
Arab Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
KFA reaffirms compliance with FIFA regulations amid transfer dispute
KUWAIT CITY, July 8: The controversy surrounding Al-Arabi player Hassan Hamdan's "departure" has deepened, with the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) citing FIFA regulations that require player cards to be issued within 72 hours of request, regardless of contract status. The latest development comes as Al-Arabi SC filed formal complaints with FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the KFA, the Public Authority for Sports, the Kuwait Olympic Committee, and Kuwait Club. The club is seeking the retroactive cancellation of Kuwait Club's results for the past two seasons, alleging violations of sports laws and transfer regulations. Al-Ahli Club had requested an international transfer certificate (ITC) for Hamdan to complete his registration, despite Hamdan's current contract with Al-Arabi running until 2027. However, the KFA responded that FIFA regulations require associations to issue a player's card through the TMS (Transfer Matching System) without delay, even in cases where a contract dispute exists. In a letter sent to Al-Arabi, the KFA clarified that it had no authority to deny the issuance of Hamdan's ITC and warned that failure to comply could subject the association to disciplinary measures. 'Our role is strictly procedural. Any contractual or financial dispute between the player and the club must be addressed by the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber,' the association stated. The KFA confirmed receiving a request from the Jordan Football Association on July 3 for Hamdan's ITC. Although Al-Arabi formally objected—claiming Hamdan remains under contract—the association proceeded, attaching Al-Arabi's objection within the TMS but continuing the transfer process in compliance with international guidelines. Al-Arabi had attempted to register a new contract for Hamdan dated June 1, 2025. However, the KFA rejected this registration, citing an overlap with an existing contract that expires in June 2027. This would exceed the five-year maximum contract length allowed under FIFA rules unless accompanied by a release document proving early termination of the first contract. 'The Kuwait Football Association affirms its full commitment to FIFA regulations and denies taking any irregular actions,' the statement concluded. Al-Arabi's legal representative, Mutlaq Al-Jadaei, emphasized that the complaint also includes a challenge to Mohammed Daham's transfer from Al-Nasr to Kuwait Club, which the club claims was conducted in violation of regulations. In a public statement, Al-Jadaei revealed: 'A sports arbitration case has been filed on behalf of Al-Arabi Club's chairman against the KFA, Kuwait Club, and others. The aim is to annul Daham's transfer and retroactively strip Kuwait Club of all titles from the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 seasons, pending the arbitration ruling.' Al-Arabi has called on the Kuwait Football Association to remain neutral and to shield the complaint process from any outside interference. The club also urged the CAS to ensure strict adherence to legal procedures throughout its review.
Arab Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Arabi Club accuses KFA of mishandling Hamdan transfer
KUWAIT CITY, July 6: Al-Arabi Club has formally written to the Kuwait Football Association (KFA), expressing surprise and concern over the association's lack of response regarding the removal of defender Hassan Hamdan from Al-Arabi's roster. The letter highlights the involvement of KFA President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef, who urged the prevention of violations to safeguard club rights and maintain the association's reputation among sports fans. Al-Arabi accused the KFA of ignoring a notarized contract and attempting to issue an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) without proper authorization. On June 19, Al-Arabi submitted Hamdan's new contract to the KFA for registration and authentication, proving his ongoing contractual ties. Despite responding promptly to KFA's July 3 request for additional information, Al-Arabi discovered through the Transfer Matching System (TMS) that their name was removed from Hamdan's records. The club claims the KFA issued the ITC before receiving their reply, violating official procedures. The letter alleges deliberate delays and obstruction aimed at undermining Al-Arabi's contractual rights by processing the ITC before the new contract was officially approved, raising concerns of bias and unfairness. Al-Arabi warns that the KFA's silence could strengthen the player's position and potentially lead to future arbitration disputes, damaging the reputations of both Al-Arabi and the Kuwait Football Association. The club holds the KFA fully responsible for any legal or sporting consequences arising from this inaction. Separately, Al-Arabi is preparing a formal complaint against Al-Ahli Club of Jordan for engaging in unauthorized negotiations with Hassan Hamdan despite his active contract with Al-Arabi. This follows a previous failed negotiation with the Al-Ramtha Club of Jordan last June.
Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
St Mirren transfer genius as they land 200 grand for star man with weeks left on his contract
The 27-year-old flew out to the United States at the start of the week to finalise his move. Toyosi Olusanya has completed his medical and is expected to complete his Houston Dynamo move before the close of the Major League Soccer signing deadline. Record Sport broke the story last week that St Mirren had accepted a £200,000 bid from Dynamo for their striker. The 27-year-old flew out to the United States at the start of the week to finalise his move. Personal terms have been agreed and the club is down the road for a work visa. The deal is set to be rubber-stamped by MLS and then go through the Transfer Matching System before the American primary window closes tomorrow. It is a brilliant bit of business for the Buddies as their forward only had two months left on his contract and was expected to leave for nothing in the summer. This has been Olusanya's best campaign, as he has netted 12 goals for Stephen Robinson's side in all competitions. He moved from Middlesbrough on a free transfer in 2022. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
