Rayo Vallecano and RCD Mallorca have found themselves on the wrong side of FIFA, with the governing body publishing on their websites that both are banned from signing players for the next three transfer windows.
Both clubs have expressed surprise at the news, Relevo reports, with Rayo noting at their AGM that this was their first report of the matter. Mallorca, on the other hand, believe it is only a matter of time before the matter is resolved and they will not face a three-transfer window ban.
This is an issue that has come up several times at FIFA, but has only been implemented on rare occasions. Neither Rayo nor Mallorca have publicly shown any difficulty in meeting their financial obligations, nor is there any suggestion that they have broken regulations, but it is clear that the details and motives for the sanction will emerge in time come. The ban came into effect on January 9, and the only thing involving both players is the impending departure of James Rodriguez on a free from Rayo.
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