Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says they'll appeal their FIFA transfer ban.

Atletico were found to have breached rules on the international transfer and registration of players aged under 18, with the sanction imposed for the next two transfer windows.

“We're definitely going to appeal against the sanction. We are completely in the right. All 110 pages have to be read," the Atleti president said.

Cerezo also remarked that the punishment dished out by FIFA had come as a surprise, but was quick to refute that it would have any impact on Atlético's performances on the pitch.

“We never expected this sanction. It's news to us. It's a huge injustice and not being able to sign players is a problem, but we've got a strong squad," he said.