Solidarity Contribution: CAS 2019/A/6196 Club Corinthians Paulista v. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

CAS 2019/A/6196 Club Corinthians Paulista v. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Date of the decision: 2019-09-23

Arbitrator(s): Francisco Müssnich

The only amount to be taken as the calculation basis of the solidarity mechanism is the total amount given as compensation. If the payments made within the holders of the players’ economic rights were added, it would violate the principle of ne bis in idem, as those payments are nothing more than part of the total value.

Facts and Procedure

On 7 August 2008, the player, who was registered as an amateur player with Flamengo from 9 May 2001 until 10 July 2008, was transferred to Leverkusen. Later, on 20 December 2012, Leverkusen and Corinthians entered into a contract regarding the transfer of the player to Corinthians.

On 8 January 2016, Corinthians and Beijing agreed to transfer the player to Beijing. Due to the sell-on clause agreed between Leverkusen and Corinthians, Beijing agreed to pay a net amount to Corinthians, as well as another amount to...

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