Without an agreement with Bustos, Santos decides to pay off the debt to cancel the transfer ban

Bustos was Santos coach in 2022 during the management of Andres Rueda (Photo: Disclosure/Santos FC)

Hey Santos He is taking measures to pay off his debts of about R$4 million with former coach Fabian Bustos. After attempts to pay in installments, the coach played aggressively and the club then chose to pay in cash until the first week of March. Initial information taken from De Olho no Peixe and confirmed by DIÁRIO.

The debt comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by Bustos with FIFA, at the beginning of last year, after his contract was terminated. Despite having the option to leave early in the contract, the coach claimed he was not legally notified, and it was only discovered through the press.

Initially, the Argentine coach requested a payment of R$6 million, but after appeals from Santos, the amount was reduced by FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport to around R$4 million.

The pending issue has prevented Santos from registering new players, such as goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão. It is expected that with the debts paid, the club will be able to regularize its situation and register players for the second phase of the season. Paulista Championship.

Historical

Bustos was announced as coach at Alvinegro on February 25, 2022 and was sacked on July 7 of that year. Santos was eliminated from the South American Championship, and was on the verge of falling into the Brazilian Cup after losing 4-0 to Corinthians in the first round of the Round of 16 and finishing tenth in the Brazilian Championship. With the coach, Peixe achieved great success in the important Brazilian league in the first round. In total, there were 28 matches, 8 wins, 12 draws and 8 defeats. 42% improvement

Read also: