Morecambe FC have released a statement confirming their embargo has been lifted by the National League ahead of their first league game this Saturday.
In an official statement, the club said: "Morecambe Football Club is pleased to confirm that the National League has officially lifted the embargo placed on the club.
"The lifting of the embargo now allows the club to now freely sign players ahead of the National League campaign starting on Saturday.
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"Morecambe Football Club would like to thank it’s supporters for their patience, loyalty and continued backing throughout this period."
Morecambe Football Club is pleased to confirm that the National League has officially lifted the embargo placed on the club.
— Morecambe FC (@MorecambeFC) August 20, 2025
The lifting of the embargo now allows the club to now freely sign players ahead of the National League campaign starting on Saturday.
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The league had said the embargo would remain in place until all football creditors, such as players, staff and HM Revenue & Customs, had been paid in full.
The news also comes as rumours persisted that the club would have to postpone their fixture again this weekend.
It had been said the club had just five contracted players and remained uninsured to train on their training pitches.
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Morecambe are expected to play their fixture against Altrincham this weekend
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However, with the news today that the transfer embargo has been lifted, the club are now able to sign players for their squad.
This means that The Srhimps' fixture against Altrincham on Saturday will go ahead.
The club confirmed it had been sold to sports investment group Panjab Warriors just last week.
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After the takeover, the club urged fans to "focus their energy into supporting the club as it enters the next chapter of its story."
Morecambe then announced that Ashvir Singh Johal had been appointed as head coach, after the departure of Derek Adams.
The 30-year-old becomes the youngest coach in the top five leagues in English football, and the first-ever Sikh manager within the English game.
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Ashvir Singh Johal boasts an esteemed coaching career with the likes of Leicester, Wigan and Como
| InstagramSingh Johal has never managed a senior first-team side before, but has previously worked under Kolo Toure at Wigan and Cesc Fabregas at Italian club Como.
After the appointment, he said: "I'm extremely proud to be the manager of Morecambe football club.
"I can't wait to meet the fans, and show them what an exciting team we can build that represents them in the town on the pitch."