Meknes – Moroccan side RS Berkane has warned that any contract signed by their Senegalese forward, Paul Valère Bassène, with another club without their explicit consent is a direct breach of contract.
The club firmly stated they will not let the unauthorized move slide, confirming they are taking the matter to both national and international governing bodies to launch full legal proceedings against the player.
The dispute follows an announcement by Iraqi side Al-Karma on Saturday, confirming they had officially signed Bassène.
The Senegalese striker had originally joined RS Berkane from Mouloudia Oujda in the summer of 2023 on a four-year deal, meaning he still had two years remaining on his contract before finalizing his controversial move to Iraq.
In an official statement released on Sunday, to clarify the player’s current status, the Moroccan club made it clear that they still consider the forward to be their asset.
“Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RS Berkane) wishes to inform its loyal fans and the sports public that, following rumors regarding player Paul Valère Bassène signing with another club, we confirm that the player remains bound by a valid professional contract with our club until June 30, 2027,” the club stated.
The club went on to warn that any rogue deals made behind their back would carry serious consequences, adding: “Consequently, any agreement or contract the player has entered into with another club, without prior consent or adherence to legal procedures, is considered a clear breach of his contractual obligations.”
“In order to safeguard its interests and protect its legitimate rights, the club confirms that it has initiated all necessary legal procedures with the competent national and international authorities to take the appropriate action regarding this matter,” they concluded.
While Al-Karma already views Bassène as their player, this case is far from over. Unless both clubs can reach a friendly agreement, the fight is headed to court, where football authorities will have to decide which contract is valid and whether the transfer can actually go through.
