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Leeds ordered to pay £18m to RB Leipzig after losing CAS appeal over Jean-Kevin Augustin transfer - who never even joined them - but the Premier League club are set to launch ANOTHER appeal as ruling 'contradicts' FIFA regulations

Leeds have been ordered to pay an £18million bill after losing their Court of Arbitration (CAS) case over the transfer of Jean-Kevin Augustin.

The French striker joined Leeds from RB Leipzig on loan in January 2020, and would only make three appearances before returning to the Bundesliga club.

However, the deal included an obligation to buy him permanently for €21m (£18m) if they were promoted to the Premier League - something which they achieved.

Leeds though felt that the loan, and its conditions expired on June 30 of that year - before they were able to achieve promotion due to the Covid-delayed season.