Reggie Cannon to pay former club Boavista $1.4 million for early contract termination

Reggie Cannon’s early exit from Portuguese club Boavista have cost the American defender a hefty fine.

Cannon is ordered to pay Boavista approximately $1.4 million for leaving the club unlawfully before the conclusion of his contract, FIFA announced Thursday, transcribed by O Jogo. The 26-year-old defender left the club in June 2023 due to reported unpaid wages, but a lengthy court case ruled in favor of Boavista.

Cannon has 45 days to pay Boavista, which includes a 5% interest, but his current club QPR will reportedly complete the compensation payment of $71,000. As part of the ruling, Boavista will also have to pay Cannon $85,226 in unpaid wages, plus 5% interest.

The former FC Dallas homegrown made 89 combined appearances for Boavista over three seasons, featuring mainly as a right back and centerback.

Cannon proceeded to make 21 appearances for QPR last season, logging 1,437 minutes of playing time. Despite a few knocks along the way, Cannon remains a defensive option for Marti Cifuentes’ squad again in the EFL Championship.

A U.S. men’s national team debutant in 2018, Cannon hasn’t featured for the USMNT since a 2-0 friendly loss to Japan in September 2022.

QPR opens its league campaign on Saturday against West Bromwich Albion.

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-08-10 02:41:05

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