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Santos clears transfer ban with Neymar's assistance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Santos clears transfer ban with Neymar's assistance

Summary

Santos FC resolved a transfer ban on August 27, 2026, by paying off a R$12 million debt owed to Monaco. This payment was facilitated by funds provided through NR Sports, a company owned by Neymar and his family. The FIFA imposed ban had been active since early July, preventing the club from registering new players. With the ban lifted, Santos is expected to finalize the signing of midfielder Arthur, who had previously played for Juventus and Grêmio. Neymar recommended Arthur's acquisition to the club's management, and terms with the player regarding salary have already been agreed upon.

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Status Watch

•Santos paid R$12 million to Monaco to clear the debt.
•The FIFA ban was in place since early July.
•NR Sports provided funds for the payment.
•Arthur's signing is anticipated after the ban lift.
•Neymar recommended Arthur to Santos FC's management.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Serie A club clears transfer ban with help from its No 10

What they're saying

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Santos got rid of the transfer ban that had prevented it from registering new players this Thursday (27).The club paid off the R$12 million debt it owed Monaco for the signing of Jean Lucas, now at Ba...
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