Colombian international Teofilo Gutierrez’s long,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], drawn out transfer from Cruz Azul to Argentine giant River Plate has taken another twist, with the Liga MX club taking the case to FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], according to a press release from La Maquina.

Gutierrez arrived in Argentina in late July,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but hasn’t featured for the Millonarios because River hasn’t paid Cruz Azul the transfer fee – widely reported in Mexico to be $1.7 million.

The Mexican club is now asking FIFA to intervene and for compensation for the period Gutierrez – who still has a contract with Cruz Azul – has been in Argentina,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
The press release goes on to suggest that River should be banned from signing new players for the next two transfer windows and stressed that 28-year-old Gutierrez is not eligible to play in Argentina,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Gutierrez signed for Cruz Azul last winter and helped the club reach the final in the Clausura championship with six goals in 21 appearances.
One week ago last Friday,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Cruz Azul released a statement demanding Gutierrez return to Mexico City to fulfill his contract, but later extended the payment deadline.

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