Fulham’s Transfer Attempt Involving John Cordoba From Krasnodar Fails Amid EPL Sanctions
Fulham explored the possibility of signing Colombian forward John Cordoba from Krasnodar, but the deal did not go through. Reports from Championship.com indicated the club considered a loan with an option to buy, with a transfer price discussed around 8 million euros. The move stalled as the English Premier League (EPL) opposed transfers involving sanctioned Russian clubs, effectively blocking the proposed arrangement.
The situation added a twist to Cordoba’s status with Krasnodar. On November 30, he was suspended for four games after making offensive remarks toward a referee in the Russian Premier League (RPL) match against Ural Yekaterinburg in the 16th round of the season. The disciplinary action reflected the ongoing tension between on-pitch conduct and transfer eligibility considerations in the league landscape. (Source: Championship.com)
Krasnodar began the winter break as the league leader, having collected 38 points across 18 rounds. In the 18th round, Vladimir Ivich’s squad edged CSKA Moscow 1-0, reinforcing their top position. Zenit St. Petersburg trailed closely in second, two points behind, while Dinamo Moscow sat third with 32 points. As the league prepared to resume, Krasnodar awaited the next challenge, with Rubin Kazan slated to visit in the 19th round. The resumption of the RPL was dated for March 3, though exact kick-off times were yet to be confirmed. (Source: Championship.com)
Earlier in the season, Krasnodar had also submitted an offer for River Plate’s forward, but that proposal was rejected. The club’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements this campaign highlighted its intent to maintain pressure at the summit of the table, even as transfer rules and sanctions shaped its options. (Source: Championship.com)