HULL CITY star Oscar Zambrano has been banned from football for breaching anti-doping rules.
The Ecuadorian midfielder, 20, is currently on loan at the KCOM Stadium from LDU Quito.
However, he was slapped with an immediate suspension on Tuesday.
Hull confirmed the shock news in a statement.
The club said: “Hull City can confirm that, with immediate effect, CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has suspended Oscar Zambrano for breaching the anti-doping rules set out in Articles 6 and 7 of the CONMEBOL Anti-Doping Regulations.
“Zambrano and his defence will use their right to appeal this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
“The Club is not in a position to provide further information at this time.”
Zambrano came through the academy at Colorados Jaipadida – the same youth team as Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo.
But it was at LDU Quito where he made his name, progressing into the first team with the Ecuadorian giants.
The youngster had a trial with Ajax and was also wanted by Sao Paulo as well as Colorado Rapids.
However, he joined Hull on a season-long loan in August for the 2024-25 season.
Zambrano grabbed his first goal and assist for the club in the 4-1 win over Cardiff on September 28.
The shock news means he will be unavailable for Tim Walter’s Tigers when they take on Oxford United tonight.
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Zambrano has 14 caps for Ecuador’s Under-20s[/caption]
