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San Lorenzo Faces New FIFA Transfer Ban Over Unpaid Debts

Belo Horizonte, Brazil. 20th Aug, 2024. Goalkeeper, Everson of Atletico Mineiro celebrates after the match between Atletico Mineiro and Argentina's San Lorenzo, for the second leg round of 16 of Copa Conmebol Libertadores 2024, at Arena MRV Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on August 20. Photo: Gledston Tavares/DiaEsportivo/Alamy Live News Credit: DiaEsportivo/Alamy Live News
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San Lorenzo has been hit with a new transfer ban from FIFA due to unpaid debts to two players: Tito Formiliano and Cristian Zapata. This ban affects their ability to sign new players, including Iker Muniain. To lift the ban, San Lorenzo must settle the debts owed to these players.

  • San Lorenzo hit with a new FIFA transfer ban.
  • Unpaid debts to Tito Formiliano and Cristian Zapata are the cause.
  • The club must clear these debts to sign Iker Muniain.

San Lorenzo’s Transfer Ban

San Lorenzo has been hit with a new transfer ban from FIFA due to unpaid debts to two players: Tito Formiliano and Cristian Zapata. This ban affects their ability to sign new players, including Iker Muniain. To lift the ban, San Lorenzo must settle the debts owed to these players.


Tito Formiliano

Fabricio Orosmán Formiliano Duarte, known as Tito Formiliano, was born on January 14, 1993, in Salto, Uruguay. He plays as a centre-back and currently represents Universidad de Chile, having joined the club on August 11, 2024. Standing at 1.85 meters, Formiliano holds dual citizenship in Uruguay and Italy. His career began at Danubio FC, and he has since played for several clubs, including Wanderers, San Lorenzo, Necaxa, and Peñarol.

  • Full Name: Fabricio Orosmán Formiliano Duarte
  • Date of Birth: January 14, 1993
  • Place of Birth: Salto, Uruguay
  • Position: Centre-Back
  • Current Club: Universidad de Chile (since August 11, 2024)
  • Contract Expires: December 31, 2025
  • Height: 1.85 m
  • Citizenship: Uruguay, Italy
  • Youth Clubs: Danubio FC
  • Previous Clubs: Wanderers, San Lorenzo, Necaxa, Peñarol, Danubio
  • National Team: Uruguay U20 (7 caps, 1 goal)
  • Market Value: €1.00m (as of June 10, 2024)

For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Tito Formiliano’s profile on Transfermarkt.

Cristian Zapata

Cristian Eduardo Zapata Valencia, born on September 30, 1986, in Padilla, Colombia, is a centre-back currently playing for Atlético Bucaramanga since July 6, 2024. Standing at 1.87 meters, Zapata holds Colombian citizenship and has had an extensive career, playing for clubs such as Vitória, San Lorenzo, Genoa, AC Milan, Villarreal, Udinese, and Deportivo Cali. He has also represented the Colombian national team, earning 58 caps and scoring 2 goals.

  • Full Name: Cristian Eduardo Zapata Valencia
  • Date of Birth: September 30, 1986
  • Place of Birth: Padilla, Colombia
  • Position: Centre-Back
  • Current Club: Atlético Bucaramanga (since July 6, 2024)
  • Height: 1.87 m
  • Citizenship: Colombia
  • Youth Clubs: Deportivo Cali
  • Previous Clubs: Vitória, San Lorenzo, Genoa, AC Milan, Villarreal, Udinese, Deportivo Cali
  • National Team: Colombia (58 caps, 2 goals)
  • Market Value: €150k (as of June 17, 2024)
  • Notable: Cousin of Duván Zapata (Torino FC)

For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Cristian Zapata’s profile on Transfermarkt.

Iker Muniain

Iker Muniain Goñi, born on December 19, 1992, in Pamplona, Spain, is an attacking midfielder. Standing at 1.69 meters, Muniain has spent the majority of his career at Athletic Bilbao, where he played from 2008 to 2024. He has represented the Spanish national team, earning 2 caps. Muniain’s market value is estimated to be between €3.5M and €5.9M.

  • Full Name: Iker Muniain Goñi
  • Date of Birth: December 19, 1992
  • Place of Birth: Pamplona, Spain
  • Position: Attacking Midfield
  • Height: 1.69 m
  • Citizenship: Spain
  • Youth Clubs: Athletic Bilbao
  • Previous Clubs: Athletic Bilbao
  • National Team: Spain (2 caps)
  • Market Value: Between €3.5M and €5.9M
  • Career Statistics: La Liga Appearances: 434, Goals: 56, Assists: 41

For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Iker Muniain’s profile on Transfermarkt.

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