Lameck Banda failed to return to Italy for pre-season training, and refused to answer his phone and not speak to the club or his official agent for weeks, raising concerns about his commitment to US Lecce. The club had an offer rejected by Swehly SC earlier in the summer, and Banda was spotted with the directors of Swehly SC, sparking alarm bells. US Lecce is under contract with Lameck Banda until June 30, 2027, according to the FIGC. Banda claims he was unaware that his contract had an option allowing the club to extend by another year for the 2026-27 campaign. The FIGC statement confirms that Banda is indeed under contract with Lecce until June 30, 2027, leading to the current impasse. The matter could now go to FIFA, leaving Banda's future at US Lecce uncertain.
FIGC Blocks Lameck Banda's Transfer to Swehly SC
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has blocked Lameck Banda's transfer to Libyan club Swehly SC, citing that the Zambian striker is still under contract with US Lecce until June 30, 2027. This decision was made after the FIGC refused to give the all-clear to a transfer request from the Libyan Federation.
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