Chelsea Football Club Reported To FIFA Over Breach Of Contract

Chelsea’s loan policy has come under further scrutiny after FIFA confirmed it has received a complaint from Fiorentina over Mohamed Salah’s switch to Roma.

The Premier League champions allowed Salah, a January 2014 arrival from Basle, to join Fiorentina on loan in February and the Egypt winger impressed in Serie A.

A FIFA spokesperson said: “We can confirm having received a claim from the Italian club, ACF Fiorentina, against the English club, Chelsea FC, and the player, Mohamed Salah Ghaly, for breach of contract.

“The matter is still pending and being investigated.”