According to the latest news from Beijing on February 13, FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, an unexpected situation that has cast a shadow over the team's preparations for the new season. Barton, who just joined the team, as well as the recently signed foreign strikers may encounter changes as a result.
However, Zhu Yi, a well-known transfer expert and administrator of De Transfer, broke a heavy news on his personal social media, saying that Zimmen Tigers' transfer issue regarding Barton might be expected to be solved, but it needs Beijing Guoan's great help.
Zhu Yi took to social media to detail the four permissible exceptions to FIFA's rules:
1. Players on self-loan who return at the end of the loan period, as in the case of Zhou Qiming.
2. Continuation of the lease after its expiration.
3. Joining the team by means of a temporary transfer certificate, with automatic transfer after one year.
4. Conversion of amateur players to professional players, common in the promotion of young players from the ladder.
In particular, it was noted that Barton's transfer woes were not insurmountable, but required the cooperation of Beijing Guoan. This involves Barton extending his contract with Guoan for another year, the Zimmen Tigers covering his wages and renewing Barton's lease to the team. In this way, all problems seem to be solved.
However, it is worth mentioning that even if this option is feasible, in-depth consultation with Beijing Guoan is still required, and there is no guarantee that Guoan will support this request from the Jinmen Tigers. If the transfer ban issue is to be completely resolved, the issue of arrears also needs to be resolved as soon as possible in order to ensure the smooth joining of Barton and the new foreign striker.
Jinmen Tiger's problem is a historical problem, may also need to negotiate a solution with TEDA Group. However, the Tianjin media is not too worried about this. Tianjin Daily reporter Gu Ying said that Jinmen Tiger is not in a desperate situation, and the team will gather next week to prepare for the new season. (Source: DD)
