The transfer ban axe that been imposed on Royal AM has been left suspended after the DStv Premiership club took their appeal to the Court of Arbitration (CAS).
Royal AM have been sitting on a FIFA imposed transfer ban for a week but that has now been left lifted pending an appeal by the club at the CAS.
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Nurkovic won his claim for breach of contract against Royal AM following months of waiting on the case to be concluded.
However, matters have been iced for now with Royal AM having released a statement on the matter on Wednesday, July 12.
"Royal AM FC, is pleased to announce that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially notified the club, Samir Nurkovic, and FIFA about the initiation of arbitration appeal proceedings," reads the statement from the club.
"These proceedings have been lodged by Royal AM FC against the decisions rendered by FIFA.
"Royal AM FC confirms that the appeal was simultaneously submitted to CAS along with an application for urgent provisional, preliminary, and conservatory relief against the transfer ban imposed on the club.
"In a significant development, CAS has informed all parties involved, through a correspondence received and notified on Tuesday, 11th July 2023, that the transfer ban has been automatically uplifted and suspended immediately upon CAS's admission of Royal AM FC's appeal against the decisions rendered by FIFA.
"Adhering to established protocol, Royal AM FC has forwarded the correspondence received from CAS to the National Soccer League (NSL) for verification and implementation.
"NSL, as the governing body, will now undertake the necessary steps to ensure that the suspension of the transfer ban is fully recognized and enforced accordingly.
"Royal AM FC is delighted by the current turn of events and eagerly awaits the outcome of the arbitration appeal proceedings.
"The club remains committed to maintaining transparency and abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by FIFA and other governing bodies," reads the club statement.
Nurkovic last played in an official match while at Chiefs against Mamelodi Sundowns back in May.
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