Lucas Alario had his move to Bayer Leverkusen blocked by the AFA.
Bayer Leverkusen have asked FIFA to approve the signing of River Plate striker Lucas Alario after the Argentine Football Association blocked the move.
Leverkusen announced the signing of the 24-year-old forward last month after meeting the Argentina international's release clause from River Plate.
But the AFA has refused to sanction the deal, prompting Leverkusen to ask the world governing body to intervene.
"The Argentinian Football Association [AFA] has refused the release of the player Lucas Alario after consultations with River Plate,'' Leverkusen said in a statement.
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