Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly stalling the process that requires an urgent solution to lift the transfer ban imposed on Brazilian side Santos FC last week.
according to espn brazilSantos is awaiting a formal document from Tottenham to finalize the payment structure relating to Souza’s move to north London. Without that paperwork, the Brazilian side cannot settle its outstanding loan with Portuguese side FC Arauca – the same issue that led to the FIFA transfer ban.
The sanction was imposed due to an unpaid fee linked to the arrival of defender João Basso from Arauca. Santos is owed €2.7m (£2.3m) including interest. Until that amount is paid, they cannot enter new signatures.
Interestingly, earlier this month brazilian report detailed how Santos had already advanced his share of the Souza transfer fee through an international banking operation, precisely because Tottenham were considered financially reliable.
The club gained advance access to approximately £13.7m (€16.2m) of the deal, with less risk associated with Tottenham’s payment. That context makes the current delay somewhat curious.
Delay in documentation complicates the situation
Santos’ plan is simple. they want to use some of it €15m (£12.8m) fee agreed with Tottenham To fully repay the Portuguese loan to Souza. However, the transfer ban cannot be lifted until Arauca receives payment – and this depends on the amount of money being released.
Brazilian reports state that Arauca are waiting for formal confirmation from Tottenham so that the transaction can go ahead. Until he arrives, Santos will be unable to function.
The issue is already affecting squad planning. The newly signed midfielder has not been registered due to a ban, despite taking part in training. As a result, Santos’s options are limited while waiting for the administrative green light.
Wider context around Spurs
From Tottenham’s point of view, this may be a routine documentation process. Nevertheless, the delay is effectively preventing Santos from resolving the ban imposed by FIFA.
Although there is no suggestion that Spurs are refusing to pay, the timing of the paperwork is significant. Santos is pushing to settle the case before the end of the week. Any delay risks extending the ban and increasing pressure on the Brazilian club hierarchy.
Recently, UK media have reported that Spurs are going through a delicate financial situation, which is linked to the team’s poor results and the risk of a possible relegation battle. That background naturally increases scrutiny on outgoing payments and cash flow management.
It is unclear whether this will have any impact on delays, and it is likely that it will not. However, from Santos’s perspective, the North London document is the final piece needed to lift the ban. Until that arrives, the Brazilian club will remain in limbo.
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