Leicester fans criticize owner Srivaddhanaprabha over hidden transfer embargo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Leicester City supporters are expressing anger towards owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha after reports revealed the club operated under a five-week transfer embargo during the summer transfer window. The BBC reported that this embargo, related to the EFL’s Salary Cost Management Protocol, was not disclosed to fans. After the embargo was lifted, Leicester signed 16 first-team players. Fans criticized the club's leadership for a lack of transparency, reflecting ongoing discontent following financial issues since relegation in 2023. Leicester’s performance has improved recently, winning two consecutive matches, but tension between supporters and management remains high.
- •Leicester operated under a five-week transfer embargo this summer.
- •Owner Srivaddhanaprabha did not inform supporters about the embargo.
- •Fans have expressed anger on social media regarding the lack of disclosure.
- •Leicester signed 16 first-team players once the embargo was lifted.
- •The club is currently in League One after relegation issues.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Leicester Fans Turn on Owner Srivaddhanaprabha Over Hidden Five Week Transfer Embargo
"The BBC revealed on Thursday that Leicester City worked under a transfer embargo for five weeks in the summer window, and owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha had not told supporters. The embargo related to the EFL’s Salary Cost Management Protocol, and Leicester went on to sign 16 first team players once it was lifted. Fans reacted angrily…
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