2024-05-07 03:46:24
The Colombian player, who has previously represented the Colombian National Team and has had an outstanding career in European clubs such as AC Milan, has decided to take this case before the highest entity in world football after waiting almost 18 months since his departure from the Argentine club without receive a response regarding the money owed to him for salary during his period in San Lorenzo.
The lawsuit filed by Zapata, according to information provided by local media, amounts to the sum of $250,000 US dollars, in addition to accrued interest. This amount was confirmed by sports journalist Cesar Luis Merlo through his social networks. During his stay at San Lorenzo, Zapata played a total of 54 games, scoring 3 goals and providing one assist.
However, despite his contribution to the team, the player has not received the corresponding payment for his services, which has led him to take legal action to obtain the compensation he considers fair, Argentine media have highlighted that San Lorenzo has the possibility of appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to extend the deadlines of the process. However, it is warned that the lack of an adequate financial solution from the club could aggravate the situation.
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Currently, Cristian Zapata is at Esporte Clube Vitória in Brazil, where he has continued his football career after his time at San Lorenzo. Despite this legal obstacle, Zapata remains committed to his sporting performance and continues to be a valuable asset to his team in Brazil.