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Lameck Banda leaving Lecce?
Lameck Banda has signed with the Libyan club Al-Swehly as a free agent. The club officially announced the transfer with a video that was based on Banda's recent disappearance and included clips from Sky Sport that discussed his prolonged absence.
Lameck Banda has signed with the Libyan club Al-Swehly as a free agent. The club officially announced the transfer with a video that was based on Banda's recent disappearance and included clips from Sky Sport that discussed his prolonged absence.
Lameck Banda attempted to sign for Al Swehli without adhering to his contract with Lecce. According to Lecce's president Saverio Sticchi Damiani, the Libyan club officially submitted a proposal one month ago to acquire Banda for a very low amount, which Lecce rejected. Sticchi Damiani added that after the rejection, Al Swehli and Banda allegedly planned for the player to be taken without paying a fee. The president stated that Al Swehli and Banda will approach FIFA and that, based on the Lassana Diarra case, FIFA will likely grant a 'provisional transfer'. Lecce intends to appeal to a FIFA tribunal for compensation.
Lameck Banda attempted to sign for Al Swehli without adhering to his contract with Lecce. According to Lecce's president Saverio Sticchi Damiani, the Libyan club officially submitted a proposal one month ago to acquire Banda for a very low amount, which Lecce rejected. Sticchi Damiani added that after the rejection, Al Swehli and Banda allegedly planned for the player to be taken without paying a fee. The president stated that Al Swehli and Banda will approach FIFA and that, based on the Lassana Diarra case, FIFA will likely grant a 'provisional transfer'. Lecce intends to appeal to a FIFA tribunal for compensation.
Sticchi Damiani stated that a plan was devised to take Banda away from Lecce on a free transfer to Al Swehli, and said that Banda deserves to be disqualified and Al Swehli should be excluded from the market.
Sticchi Damiani stated that a plan was devised to take Banda away from Lecce on a free transfer to Al Swehli, and said that Banda deserves to be disqualified and Al Swehli should be excluded from the market.
According to Tuttomercato, the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC) received a transfer request from the Libyan Federation on behalf of Swehly SC for the registration of Lameck Banda as a free agent. The FIGC formally rejected the transfer request, stating that Lameck Banda is officially under contract with U.S. Lecce until June 30, 2027. Before negotiating with Swehly SC, Lameck Banda had worked individually in Zambia.
According to Tuttomercato, the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC) received a transfer request from the Libyan Federation on behalf of Swehly SC for the registration of Lameck Banda as a free agent. The FIGC formally rejected the transfer request, stating that Lameck Banda is officially under contract with U.S. Lecce until June 30, 2027. Before negotiating with Swehly SC, Lameck Banda had worked individually in Zambia.
According to news from Libya, Lameck Banda has reportedly reached an agreement with Swehly SC for a two-year contract totaling 1.63 million euros. Swehly SC is a club from Misurata that is qualified for the next CAF Champions League. Swehly SC is convinced that the agreement between Banda and Lecce is no longer valid because Lecce would have exercised a unilateral option without the player's prior consent. The Libyan club claims to have acted in compliance with the contractual and regulatory framework.
According to news from Libya, Lameck Banda has reportedly reached an agreement with Swehly SC for a two-year contract totaling 1.63 million euros. Swehly SC is a club from Misurata that is qualified for the next CAF Champions League. Swehly SC is convinced that the agreement between Banda and Lecce is no longer valid because Lecce would have exercised a unilateral option without the player's prior consent. The Libyan club claims to have acted in compliance with the contractual and regulatory framework.
Lameck Banda, who is under contract with Lecce, has not attended training for weeks and is not responding to calls from the club. Libyan journalist Muha El Gadamsi reported that Banda has been seen with a delegation from Al Swehli SC and is reportedly close to signing a two-year contract with them worth 12 million Libyan dinars, or about 1.63 million euros. A month ago, Lecce rejected a transfer offer for Banda from Al Swehli because it was for less than one million euros. There is a risk that Al Swehli may attempt to register the player, possibly by seeking provisional authorization from FIFA. Regarding the situation, Lecce has sent official communications to FIFA, CAF, FIGC, and the football federations of Zambia and Libya.
Lameck Banda, who is under contract with Lecce, has not attended training for weeks and is not responding to calls from the club. Libyan journalist Muha El Gadamsi reported that Banda has been seen with a delegation from Al Swehli SC and is reportedly close to signing a two-year contract with them worth 12 million Libyan dinars, or about 1.63 million euros. A month ago, Lecce rejected a transfer offer for Banda from Al Swehli because it was for less than one million euros. There is a risk that Al Swehli may attempt to register the player, possibly by seeking provisional authorization from FIFA. Regarding the situation, Lecce has sent official communications to FIFA, CAF, FIGC, and the football federations of Zambia and Libya.
Journalist Muha El Gadamsi reported on his X profile that the Libyan club Al Swehli SC made a major offer for Banda. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Lecce was immediately alarmed and sent official communications to Malagò, FIFA, CAF, and the football federations of Zambia and Libya.
Journalist Muha El Gadamsi reported on his X profile that the Libyan club Al Swehli SC made a major offer for Banda. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Lecce was immediately alarmed and sent official communications to Malagò, FIFA, CAF, and the football federations of Zambia and Libya.
Lecce's director sportif, Stefano Trinchera, stated to Corriere del Mezzogiorno that the club which wished to recruit Lameck Banda is no longer interested in his arrival and has made offers to other players with a similar profile. Trinchera also expressed concern that Banda's absence may be due to a personal issue unrelated to football.
Lecce's director sportif, Stefano Trinchera, stated to Corriere del Mezzogiorno that the club which wished to recruit Lameck Banda is no longer interested in his arrival and has made offers to other players with a similar profile. Trinchera also expressed concern that Banda's absence may be due to a personal issue unrelated to football.
Journalist Vittorio Murra reported during the 'Pianeta Lecce Calciomercato' broadcast on the Pianeta Lecce YouTube channel that Lameck Banda has communicated through a third party that he is well, and that the player has also declared he has no intention of returning to Lecce and has not provided an explanation.
Journalist Vittorio Murra reported during the 'Pianeta Lecce Calciomercato' broadcast on the Pianeta Lecce YouTube channel that Lameck Banda has communicated through a third party that he is well, and that the player has also declared he has no intention of returning to Lecce and has not provided an explanation.
Tuttomercato reports that the relationship between Lameck Banda and the Salento club has completely broken down, with the club having had no news from the player for days. Banda did not show up at the club headquarters for medical examinations, and Lecce has not had contact with him for some time. The intention of the yellow-and-red club is to adopt a strict stance against the winger, even if it results in losing him on a free transfer on the upcoming June 30.
Tuttomercato reports that the relationship between Lameck Banda and the Salento club has completely broken down, with the club having had no news from the player for days. Banda did not show up at the club headquarters for medical examinations, and Lecce has not had contact with him for some time. The intention of the yellow-and-red club is to adopt a strict stance against the winger, even if it results in losing him on a free transfer on the upcoming June 30.
Tuttomercato reports that proposals of around two million euros have arrived for Lameck Banda from first division clubs of the Arab league, and that the Salento club considers this amount unsatisfactory for approving negotiations. Banda did not attend training camp, citing ongoing logistical and bureaucratic issues that prevented his return to Italy. Lecce has reserved possible initiatives, including disciplinary action, towards Banda.
Tuttomercato reports that proposals of around two million euros have arrived for Lameck Banda from first division clubs of the Arab league, and that the Salento club considers this amount unsatisfactory for approving negotiations. Banda did not attend training camp, citing ongoing logistical and bureaucratic issues that prevented his return to Italy. Lecce has reserved possible initiatives, including disciplinary action, towards Banda.
Lameck Banda has not reported to Lecce's preseason training camp, and after several days of absence, the club is considering disciplinary actions and evaluating the possibility of a transfer. Banda would like to change clubs for a new experience, and Lecce has exercised an option to extend his contract. Corriere dello Sport reports that Lecce values the player's transfer at between 5 and 6 million euros and that the club will only consider any transfer negotiations after Banda reports to training and is available to coach Eusebio Di Francesco.
Lameck Banda has not reported to Lecce's preseason training camp, and after several days of absence, the club is considering disciplinary actions and evaluating the possibility of a transfer. Banda would like to change clubs for a new experience, and Lecce has exercised an option to extend his contract. Corriere dello Sport reports that Lecce values the player's transfer at between 5 and 6 million euros and that the club will only consider any transfer negotiations after Banda reports to training and is available to coach Eusebio Di Francesco.
Some foreign clubs from Saudi Arabia have approached Lecce's 25-year-old Zambian winger Lameck Banda. Official bids are expected in the next days. Banda, who joined Lecce in August 2022, has a contract with the club until June 2027. The winger has 22 caps and 3 goals for Zambia, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.50m.
Some foreign clubs from Saudi Arabia have approached Lecce's 25-year-old Zambian winger Lameck Banda. Official bids are expected in the next days. Banda, who joined Lecce in August 2022, has a contract with the club until June 2027. The winger has 22 caps and 3 goals for Zambia, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.50m.
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