Amidst the much expected semi final draws, UEFA has moved to clarify that it expects Belgium international Thibuat Courtois to be free to face the Blues in both legs.
A statement from European football's governing body read: "The
integrity of sporting competition is a fundamental principle for
UEFA.
"Both the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA disciplinary
regulations contain clear provisions which strictly forbid any club
to exert, or attempt to exert, any influence whatsoever over the
players that another club may (or may not) field in a match.
"It follows that any provision in a private contract between clubs
which might function in such a way as to influence who a club
fields in a match is null, void and unenforceable so far as UEFA is
concerned.
"Furthermore, any attempt to enforce such a provision would be a
clear violation of both the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA
disciplinary regulations and would therefore be sanctioned
accordingly."
It was reported that Chelsea would allow the Spanish side to play
the Belgian in both legs of the semi, provided they paid a fee of
around 3million euros for each game but this however clarifies the matter.
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