Chelsea transfer ban: Star will LEAVE this summer - but it could mean Eden Hazard STAYS

CHELSEA will lose a player thanks to their impending transfer ban - but it could be good news when it comes to Eden Hazard.

Mateo Kovacic will not sign for Chelsea on a permanent deal - will Hazard now stay? (Pic: Getty)

The Blues have been slapped with a two-window transfer embargo after breaching rules regarding players under the age of 18.

 

Chelsea have vowed to appeal the charge, which will see the ban delayed indefinitely.

But according to reports in Spain, the FIFA decision will have big 'ramifications' for the west London outfit and their summer incomings and outgoings.

The Blues have been slapped with a two-window transfer embargo after breaching rules regarding players under the age of 18.

Chelsea have vowed to appeal the charge, which will see the ban delayed indefinitely.

But according to reports in Spain, the FIFA decision will have big 'ramifications' for the west London outfit and their summer incomings and outgoings.

According to AS, Chelsea will lose Mateo Kovacic at the end of the season, which could in turn mean Eden Hazard remains at Stamford Bridge.

The publication claims Real Madrid planned to use Kovacic as a bargaining chip when it came to signing the Belgian this summer.

The Los Blancos midfielder has spent the season on loan at Chelsea but will not be able to sign permanently if the FIFA ban is upheld.

Madrid may also not be able to afford the player without offering a squad member of their own in exchange.

This means Hazard could remain at Chelsea for another season, despite flirting with a move to La Liga in recent months.

Mateo Kovacic will return to Real Madrid in the summer (Pic: Getty)

In a statement released yesterday, Chelsea said they disagreed with the ban.

“Chelsea FC has today received a decision from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee concerning alleged breaches of the FIFA Regulations that relate to the international transfer of players under the age of 18," it read.

"The decision imposes a transfer ban of two consecutive registration periods and a fine of 600k Swiss francs.

"Chelsea FC categorically refutes the findings of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and will therefore be appealing the decision.

“The club wishes to emphasise that it respects the important work undertaken by FIFA in relation to the protection of minors and has fully cooperated with FIFA throughout its investigation.

"Initially, Chelsea FC was charged under Articles 19.1 and 19.3 in relation to 92 players.

"We welcome the fact that FIFA has accepted that there was no breach in relation to 63 of these players, but the club is extremely disappointed that FIFA has not accepted the club’s submissions in relation to the remaining 29 players. Chelsea FC acted in accordance with the relevant regulations and will shortly be submitting its appeal to FIFA.”

Source: DailyStar Sport