London, Nov 15: Five Premier League clubs could be hit with a transfer ban as part of FIFA's investigation into the illegal signing of foreign players under the age of 18 and Chelsea could be one of them.
FIFA reportedly have been investigating Chelsea’s recruitment of underage minors since it was revealed that Burkina Faso striker Bertrand Traore was signed before his 18th birthday back in 2014.
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— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 14, 2018
The alternative rule suggests, if eventually, any transfers within either the European Union or European Economic Area happens, where the minimum age is 16 the club must secure the player with his education and studies for an alternative career, as well as making sure he has a high living standard.
But as per Frech media outlet, Mediaset, Chelsea did not follow any of the norms and Traore without being registered by the FA played for Chelsea in the youth level.
The youngster who only left the Blues last year for Lyon apparently played 25 matches for Chelsea at under-16 and under-18 level before signing a professional contract in September 2013 after his 18th birthday.
Chelsea could risk transfer ban by FIFA for the illegal registration of young players, according to latest information released by Football Leaks. Fifa is investigating 19 registrations which includes Bertrand Traoré transfer from Burkina Faso.
— Sarrismo™ (@Blue_Footy) November 14, 2018
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