Benrahma’s Transfer from West Ham Approved by FIFA Following Lyon’s Successful Appeal
In what has been a rollercoaster of a transfer saga, Said Benrahma’s move from West Ham to Lyon has finally been given the green light. FIFA has granted Lyon’s appeal, and the necessary information has been submitted by the Hammers. It is expected that Benrahma will seal his transfer to Lyon in the next few hours.
The Algerian winger was initially set to sign for his new club on Deadline Day, but the deal seemed to collapse at the last minute. Lyon had gone through all the media work and had cameras ready for a live announcement, only to be left disappointed. The reason behind this sudden turn of events was an administrative error from West Ham’s side. They failed to submit their part of the deal to FIFA’s Transfer Matching System (TMS).
TMS is an online system used by FIFA to approve transfers once all the details have been agreed upon between the clubs. This includes entering fees, bank account numbers, and agent details for the transfer to go through smoothly. Unfortunately, West Ham’s failure to complete this process led to Lyon lodging an appeal.
Expressing their frustration, Lyon released a statement criticizing David Moyes’ team for their behavior in failing to finalize the required administrative procedures. The statement read, “Olympique Lyonnais deeply regretted the failure of Benrahma’s transfer, for reasons beyond his control, and questioned West Ham’s behavior in failing to finalize the required administrative procedures, despite all the agreements made.”
The French club further explained that while they had entered all the necessary data on FIFA’s dedicated platform, West Ham had not taken any action themselves, despite reminders and continuous communication. As a result, the international transfer certificate could not be requested before the deadline.
Lyon expressed their deep regret over this situation and decision, highlighting it as a profound lack of respect on West Ham’s part towards both the institution and the player. They also made it clear that they reserve the right to initiate all necessary procedures to validate the transaction after the event and hold West Ham responsible if needed.
This turn of events has left fans eagerly awaiting the official announcement of Benrahma’s move to Lyon. The Algerian winger is known for his skill, pace, and ability to create scoring opportunities. His arrival at Lyon is expected to boost their attacking options and provide a significant boost to the team’s chances in domestic and European competitions.
While the administrative error caused a delay in the transfer, it seems that the situation has been resolved amicably between the two clubs. FIFA’s decision to grant Lyon’s appeal demonstrates the importance of adhering to administrative procedures in transfers. It serves as a reminder to clubs that meticulous attention must be paid to every detail to ensure a smooth transfer process.
As fans eagerly await further updates on this developing story, it is clear that the football world is buzzing with anticipation over Benrahma’s impending move to Lyon. With his talent and potential, he has the opportunity to make a significant impact at his new club and add another exciting chapter to his career.