Mexican club América has requested a debt settlement with Independiente over the transfer rights of Cecilio Domínguez, a Paraguayan forward who wore the Independiente jersey between 2019 and 2020 and now plays for Santos Laguna. The dispute centers on a reported obligation exceeding $6 million and has drawn the attention of the Liga MX team to the Argentine side’s contractual dealing with player transfers.
Independiente, based in Avellaneda, faces a potential points deduction if the matter proceeds under the terms used by the dispute resolution system. However, sources involved with TyC Sports indicate that this disciplinary action would require a longer pattern of violations, as a club would need to be blocked over three consecutive transfer windows to trigger relegation. At present, such a sequence did not occur for Independiente, suggesting the threat of relegation over this issue is unlikely in the immediate term.
On a more positive note for Independiente, América has not requested a prohibition preventing the Reds from signing new players, and there is no current bar on Independiente recruiting players already active abroad. This means the club could still pursue international talent to strengthen its squad while the debt dispute unfolds.
Why is América taking this action against Independiente?
América lodged a formal claim with the arbitration body regarding a debt linked to Cecilio Domínguez, asserting that Indenpendiente owed more than $6 million for the forward’s transfer. Domínguez previously wore the Independiente kit in 2019 and 2020 before moving to Santos Laguna in Mexico. The case has prompted América to seek a disciplinary remedy that would address the alleged financial obligation and its impact on América’s interests.
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The Mexican club has requested a preliminary disciplinary measure and Independiente has a week to provide a formal response. The Reds’ president is prepared to present a repayment plan to the arbitration body, demonstrating a willingness to settle the debt in line with previous discussions from December.
What did Independiente’s president say about América?
“We cannot tell whether América wants to sue or undermine Independiente. We have put four repayment options on the table, and none have been accepted,” stated Fabián Doman, president of Independiente, during a conversation with DSports Radio.
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