# Deportivo Saprissa club management and disciplinary issues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deportivo-saprissa-club-management-and-disciplinary-issues
> Updated: 2026-09-24T02:05:10.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Deportivo Saprissa president Roberto Artavia has addressed the club’s decision regarding the potential signing of defender Fernán Faerron. Initially, Artavia stated that the club determined Faerron would not be a “good fit for the team’s current dynamics and locker room culture” following discussions with technical and sports management.

By September 24, Artavia provided further clarification, citing both squad depth and “budgetary constraints” as primary factors. He noted that the club’s financial structure made the acquisition unfeasible at that time. 

Separately, the club has faced disciplinary and internal challenges, including a sanction against manager Erick Lonis from the Concacaf Disciplinary Commission following the team’s elimination from the Central American Cup. Lonis’s defense of the team’s performance has also drawn criticism from fans regarding a perceived lack of accountability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Saprissa faces internal tension and Concacaf sanctions

Erick Lonis faces Concacaf sanctions following Saprissa's cup elimination, while club president Roberto Artavia cites budget constraints for recent transfer decisions.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-lonis-receives-concacaf-suspension-after-saprissa-elimination

### 2026-09-22: Saprissa president clarifies decision regarding Fernán Faerron

Saprissa president Roberto Artavia confirmed the club declined to sign defender Fernán Faerron due to team dynamics, while Inter San Carlos reports no official approach has been made by the free agent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saprissa-president-clarifies-decision-regarding-fernn-faerron

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