APOEL FC receives second FIFA transfer ban over outstanding debts

APOEL FC has officially announced that it received a notification from FIFA imposing a transfer ban due to outstanding debts owed to former coach David Gallego. This follows a previous notification regarding a similar case involving player Youssef El Arabi, which was reported on April 30. The club stated that these are legacy financial cases that carried a risk of sanctions. While the club acknowledges the ban, club spokesperson Nektarios Petevinos claimed that the dispute with Gallego concerns a bonus for qualification to the Conference League group stage, which the club believes is not owed. The administrative board continues to manage these financial liabilities alongside efforts to address broader club issues. Both the club's official statements and spokesperson's comments confirm the existence of these active cases as the team works to resolve its financial obligations.