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Cuiabá faces transfer ban amid unpaid debts from Série A clubs

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Cuiabá faces transfer ban amid unpaid debts from Série A clubs

Summary

Cuiabá, currently in 12th place in Brazil’s Série B, is barred from registering new players due to a FIFA transfer ban. This ban stems from a R$ 4 million debt owed to former coach Petit. President Cristiano Dresch stated that the club's situation would be different if it had received approximately R$ 42 million from four Série A clubs, including Corinthians and Santos. These debts reportedly originate from player transfers in previous seasons. The club's financial struggles have led to significant performance issues, including relegation in the past year.

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By the Numbers

•Cuiabá is barred from registering new players this season.
•The transfer ban results from a debt owed to former coach Petit.
•The club claims it is owed R$ 42 million from Série A clubs.
•Debts include R$ 18 million from Corinthians and Santos.
•Cuiabá finished last in the previous Brasileirão season.

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Currently in 12th place in Brazil’s Série B, Cuiabá is barred from registering new players.The club has been hit with a FIFA transfer ban due to a R$ 4 million debt owed to Portuguese coach Petit,...
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