Overview
- The sanction announced on February 19 bars Santos from registering new players with immediate effect.
- Santos still owes about €2.5–€2.56 million from Basso’s 2023 transfer after paying only an initial €500,000.
- CAS confirmed the penalty in January and set a 45‑day deadline, while club sources said they expected to pay by February 26.
- Midfielder Christian Oliva completed medicals at Santos but cannot be registered under the current ban.
- Arouca says it has received no contact from Santos regarding payment, and the Brazilian club was hit with two separate transfer bans in 2024 over other debts.