FIFA imposes transfer ban on Aris Thessaloniki

FIFA has officially imposed a transfer ban on the Greek football club Aris Thessaloniki following a dispute over outstanding salary payments to former head coach German Burgos. Burgos managed the team between February and August 2022, after which he initiated legal proceedings against the club through FIFA.

The global governing body originally ruled that Aris must pay the Argentine coach a total of 670,000 euros. While the club has already paid approximately 1.2 million euros to settle parts of the dispute, a final installment of 75,000 euros remains unpaid beyond the agreed deadline. The current ban prevents the club from registering new players.

Aris must settle the remaining 75,000 euro debt before the upcoming January transfer window to have the ban lifted and regain their right to make new signings. The club is currently working to resolve this final financial obligation to clear their registration status.