La Liga, RFEF allow Las Palmas to sign Viera replacement

Las Palmas (Spain), Feb 21 (IANS) UD Las Palmas said it has received permission from La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to sign a player to fill the gap left after the transfer of Jonathan Viera to Chinese side Beijing Guoan.

Earlier, Las Palmas president Miguel Angel Ramirez said on Monday -- after announcing Viera's transfer -- that he had consulted La Liga whether the club could seek a replacement and received a negative response, reports Efe.

But the Canary Island club said on Twitter on Tuesday that both institutions will now allow them to incorporate a new player as long as he meets the relevant FIFA and RFEF requirements, reports Efe.

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