For training compensation purposes, two legally distinct entities may constitute a single club where they are sufficiently integrated from a sporting, organisational and operational perspective. A statement denying the existence of an entitlement does not constitute a clear and unequivocal waiver of training compensation.
Facts and Procedure
The dispute concerns training compensation for Gennaro Michael Nigro, a US national born on 29 May 2000 (the Player). The Player was registered with A.S. Roma as an amateur from 8 August 2018 to 30 June 2019 and as a professional from 25 July 2019 to 7 September 2020. On 8 September 2020, he joined Potenza Calcio (Potenza), where he remained registered until 30 June 2022. During this period, the Player was between the ages of 20 and 22 years old. On 19 August 2022, the Player signed an employment contract with Real Monarchs, to commence on 31 August 2022. On 26 August 2022, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) requested the ITC on behalf of Real Salt Lake, and the TMS record lists Real Salt Lake as the "instructing club". Prior to the registration, the Player's agent sought confirmation...
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