Marseille reportedly facing transfer ban over disputed Pape Gueye deal with Watford who will be suspended
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Updated 15/01/2022 at 14:18 GMT
Marseille have reportedly been hit with a two-window transfer ban over their disputed deal to bring Pape Gueye to France from Watford in the summer of 2020. L'Equipe report the Ligue 1 club will appeal the decision in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and a verdict could be announced within three to six months.
Pape Gueye in azione durante Lokomotiv Mosca-Olympique Marsiglia - Europa League 2021/2022
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French side Marseille have been hit with a recruitment ban for two transfer windows, according to L'Equipe.
The reported sanction is in relation to Pape Gueye's move to the Ligue 1 club from Watford in 2020 and will take effect next summer.
However, Marseille are expected to appeal the decision in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the club is hoping for a verdict within three to six months. President Pablo Longoria is said to be "confident" about the situation.
Gueye joined Watford in the summer of 2020 on a free transfer from French side Le Havre, but was sold to Marseille just 17 hours later.
Watford are hoping for a sum of €10 million in compensation.
The Senegal international has also reportedly been suspended from playing for four months and cannot take part at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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