Fenerbahçe faces 3-window transfer ban from FIFA

FIFA imposed a registration restriction penalty covering 3 transfer windows on Fenerbahçe Club. The yellow-navy blue management stated that the sanction is temporary and will be lifted by making the payment on the first business day.

3-Window Registration Restriction from FIFA

FIFA, the governing body of world football, issued a registration restriction penalty covering 3 transfer windows to Fenerbahçe. It was stated that the applied sanction is linked to a financial file and can be lifted if the relevant obligations are fulfilled.

Reason for the Ban and the Club's Statement

Fenerbahçe Club made an official statement regarding the matter, sharing the details of the situation with the public. The yellow-navy blue club announced that the 3-window transfer ban is temporary and related to the transfer fee of Youssef En-Nesyri, who joined the team in the 2024-2025 season.

It was stated that the relevant club initiated proceedings before FIFA due to the non-payment of the transfer installment dated April 30, 2026.

Payment Process and Lifting of the Ban

In the information provided by Fenerbahçe, it was emphasized that the payment ruled by the FIFA decision will be made on the first business day, which is Monday. It was stated that the ban will be eliminated after the completion of the necessary financial transactions and bureaucratic steps.

General Assembly and Other Developments

It was announced that the financial table and obligations regarding the past period will be shared at the Ordinary General Assembly to be held on September 27, 2026. On the other hand, it was shared that 1st League team Pendikspor, which entered the list on the same date, was also handed a 3-window transfer ban.