Malmo FF have sued Sirius IK seeking a refund of the transfer fee of jailed Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo with the player's former juvenile club Soccer Soldier Academy in battle with Sirus over their share of the transfer fee, GHANAsoccernet.com exclusively report.
The Swedish giants forked out $1.5 million to sign the talented Ghanaian on a four-year deal in the summer this year.
But the promising career of the 23-year-old has been cut short after he was handed a two-year and eight months prison sentence for defilement.
GHANAsoccernet.com can report the Swedish giants have sued Sirius, demanding a refund of their $1.5 million.
With the Ghanaian expected to serve his full sentence, Malmo are determined to reclaim their money.
However, in the midst the midst of the storm, Sirius are also in another tussle with Soccer Soldier over the transfer of the African talent.
Marie Strand, who runs Soccer Soldier, says the outfit is entitled to 50 percent of the amount given to Sirius.
The matter has been sent to the Swedish Football Association arbitration panel.
Malmo feel the decision to buy the Ghanaian from Sirius IK was a bad one and want a refund of their money.
" I am still surprised that they continue with the requirement and based on what has been presented, I see it in the same way as before, says Sirius Chairman Ove Sjöblom said
Sjöblom believes that it would be a heavy blow if one were to lose the dispute.
"It is so clear that it would be tough for Sirius, but it is a process that will last until the autumn probably. Then there are more prerequisites to see how it goes. When you approach the levels that it is about you have to find ways to sort it out in some way if the worst happens."
Sarfo made 60 appearances for IK Sirius in the Superettan and 11 in Allsvenskan, scoring nine goals and providing 18 assists in total.
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