Overview
- NYCFC ended its pursuit of Moussa Sylla after citing a failed medical that triggered a clause in the agreement.
- Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann said contracts were already signed and insisted Sylla is healthy and fit to play.
- Baumann vowed to contest NYCFC’s account and alleged the club tried to change the deal from a permanent transfer to a loan with options.
- Head coach Pascal Jansen declined to escalate the dispute publicly and said NYCFC is now focused on finding a new No. 9.
- The collapse leaves fewer than three weeks to secure a striker, with Sylla having scored 16 goals last season and adding four goals with two assists in 17 appearances this year for promotion-chasing Schalke.