The news is not good at Beerschot. Under a transfer ban from the Licensing Commission, the club reacted in a press release.
The Beerschot enters the new year as bottom with only 12 points after 20 matches. And it is not the transfer ban for January that will facilitate the maintenance operation.
The Licensing Commission formalized the sanction (which also provides for a reduction of two players over the age of 21 on their eligible list) following the club’s late payment of certain debts contracted. The Rats have officially reacted.
“Our club has received a temporary transfer ban from the Belgian Football Federation. We are aware of this sanction and have taken steps to have this ban lifted as quickly as possible,” the statement begins.
More fear than harm?
“Our shareholder deposited the required amount a few days ago, but due to the holidays, the receipt of the money was delayed. As a result, the payments could only be processed on Friday. So he did not “was possible to settle the debts earlier” the Antwerp leaders justify themselves.
The club says this transfer ban will be lifted quickly: “On Monday, outstanding debts will be settled and supporting documents will be sent to the licensing department. Once this is done, the transfer ban will be lifted.” Dirk Kuyt could therefore see its core strengthened this winter.
