Barcelona Transfer Ban Suspended by FIFA, Will Be Able to Sign Players in Summer

According to Nick Akerman of bleacherreport Barcelona will be able to sign players during the summer after FIFA suspended its decision to impose a transfer ban on the La Liga club, reported by Martyn Ziegler of the Press Association: " FIFA agree to put Barcelona's year-long transfer ban on hold pending an appeal. Will be able to sign players this summer. — Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) April 23, 2014 " FIFA released an official statement confirming Barcelona's appeal ensures a "suspensive effect" is granted. Chairman of the FIFA Appeal Committee, Larry Mussenden, decided the governing body wouldn't be able to take a decision "early enough" to allow the Court of Arbitration for Sport's overall verdict before the next player registration window. The transfer ban was originally imposed due to multiple breaches of FIFA rules involving minors— players under the age of 18—which Barcelona were said to have unlawfully signed on at least 10 occasions, per Luis. F. Rojo of Marca.

Good news for all barcelona followers. Opportunity for them to make those signings they desperately need. Expect rumours to start rolling in.