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Santos Pays €2M Monaco Debt, Lifts Transfer Ban

8/31/2026

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  • Santos FC paid the €2 million debt to AS Monaco with NR Sports’ assistance, ending its transfer ban.
  • FIFA ordered Santos to pay the €2 million plus €32,876 interest within 45 days in May 2025.
  • NR Sports, founded in 2006 by Neymar’s parents, supplied the immediate funds for the payment.
  • After clearing the debt, Santos announced it can again register new players and will negotiate kit-sponsorship rights with NR Sports.