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Social Media Calls Jarell Quansah Transfer A Money Laundering Scheme
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Social media platforms, particularly X, are buzzing with speculation surrounding the potential transfer of Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for a fee just north of $46 million.

According to a report by David Ornstein, talks are progressing, with personal terms already agreed. However, the hefty price tag has ignited a firestorm of soccer conspiracy theories, with users labeling the deal a possible money laundering scheme.

The chatter began with Ornstein’s post, which detailed the impending transfer.

Almost immediately, reactions poured in with @Lea_EFC firing one of the first shots. Calling it “money laundering in plain sight” and questioning Quansah’s $46 million valuation, they sarcastically dubbing him unworthy of the price.

The narrative escalated as @utdrobbo referenced “PSR inflation,” suggesting the transfer might be a tactic to manipulate Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules... a practice linked to past “player laundering” scandals. 

The conspiracy gained another step when @EmenaIo tagged global bodies like FIFA, UEFA, and the FBI, urging an investigation into the deal’s legitimacy.

This reflects a broader trend, with recent web reports highlighting soccer's vulnerability to money laundering. The “Global Laundromat” scandal involving Deutsche Bank offers historical context, where billions were laundered via European banks, raising red flags about large transfers.

While no evidence confirms wrongdoing, social media’s fervor suggests a public wary of soccer's financial opacity. The conversation continues to unfold, with X users driving a narrative that keeps the transfer under a skeptical microscope.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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