Leeds United lose appeal over Jean-Kevin Augustin as Court explains decision

The Court of Arbitration for Sport issued its decision on Friday morning which has left Leeds facing a bill of 21m euros to Augustin’s former club RB Leipzig. Leeds are now looking at their legal options but CAS say the first instalment of 6.7m euros must now be paid to the German side. Leeds United quickly released a statement following the decision which read: “Leeds United are surprised and disappointed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision, which not only contradicts the language and meaning of the contract but also the practices adopted in European football under FIFA regulations, due to the unique impact of the extensions to the season necessitated by Covid postponements. The club will now review carefully all of its legal options with a view to an immediate appeal. We will make no further comment at this time.”

The statement released by The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday morning read: “Lausanne, 4 November 2022 - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision today in the arbitration procedure between Leeds United Football Club (LUFC) and RasenBallsport Leipzig GmbH (RB Leipzig) concerning the decision issued on 1 June 2021 by the Single Judge of the Players’ Status Committee of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) (the Challenged Decision) which upheld RB Leipzig’s claim to be paid a transfer fee by LUFC in accordance with the “Purchase Obligation” included in the loan agreement concluded between the clubs and the player JeanKévin Augustin (the Player).