The Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] have suspended Royal AM’s transfer ban that was imposed by the world football governing board FIFA.
FIFA had handed Royal AM a transfer ban after they failed to compensate Samir Nurkovic on a set deadline.
Nurkovic had filed a complaint for unfair dismissal through his lawyer Davor Lazic. The ex-Kaizer Chiefs striker had agreed to a two-year deal with an option of a further year with Thwihli Thwahla.
The Serbian international didn’t last long at the club after his contract was terminated in October 2022.
The 30-year-old left KZN without making an appearance, this was mainly due to his long-term injury setback.
In response to the ban, the club, through its lawyer Leruma Thobejanethe, fought back. They took the matter to CAS which ruled in their favour until the final decision is made.
CAS’ STATEMENT ON UPLIFTING ROYAL AM’S TRANSFER BAN
“CAS NOTIFICATION: SUSPENSION OF ROYAL AM FC TRANSFER BAN / SAMIR NURKOVIC / FIFA
“1. On Tuesday the 11th of July 2023, CAS notified Royal AM FC, Samir Nurkovic and FIFA that CAS has initiated arbitration appeal proceedings lodged by Royal AM FC against decisions rendered by FIFA.
“2. Royal AM FC confirm that the appeal was submitted to CAS simultaneously with an application for urgent provisional, preliminary and conservatory relief against the transfer ban.
“3. Royal AM FC confirm that CAS advised the parties in the same correspondence received and notified to all parties on Tuesday the 11th of July 2023 that the transfer ban was automatically uplifted/suspended immediately upon CAS’ admission of Royal AM FC’s appeal against the decisions rendered by FIFA.
“4. In line with protocol, Royal AM FC has referred the correspondence received from CAS to NSL/the league for verification and implementation.”
The Shawn Mkhize-owned side is for now in the clear to make new signings ahead of the 2023/24 season. The team is currently in camp as the preparations are still ongoing.
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