Is Patricio really our player?

Wolves were willing to sign him for €18m so if a court rules a fee must be paid then I presume we will pay it

Your problem will be the Sporting President who is clinging onto power like a man possessed. He's an absolute ersewipe and will hold onto the registration until the last possible minute. That said, Patricio is a top keeper and well worth the fight .....I reckon you'll get him for a minimum fee.

I think he will be Amiga, certainly not the "free" transfer as some are suggesting, but will be a top signing for us and an indication of were Fosun are aiming for in the near future

But Sporting will obviously be furious, especially if he comes to us on a free, we may have a contract, but Sporting hold his registration. Surely this is going to court?
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what does hold his registration mean ?

to play football in an fa league you have to be an fa registered player. the club you play for is just an address to see that you dont play for more than one club.