Overview
- FIFA confirmed Al-Nassr’s full compliance and permanently removed the registration ban just days after adding the club to its prohibited list on Dec. 19.
- Saudi reports attribute the brief sanction to a missed €9 million installment linked to Aymeric Laporte’s transfer, which the club subsequently settled.
- With the restriction lifted, Al-Nassr can register new players when the Saudi winter window opens Jan. 5 and runs through Feb. 2, 2026.
- Al-Nassr lead the Saudi Pro League with nine wins from nine matches, increasing the importance of targeted midseason additions.
- Al Riyadhiah reports Mohamed Simakan sustained a hamstring injury and is expected to be out up to four weeks, while CNN Portugal reports Benfica are in talks for Wesley and Jorge Jesus has pointed to a midfielder or striker as potential January priorities.