Chelsea have confirmed they will take their appeal against a two-window transfer ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
A statement released by Fifa on Wednesday confirmed the club have failed with their appeal against the ban.
The Blues were initially punished by world football's governing body in February for breaking rules over the acquisition of 29 foreign minors.
“Chelsea FC has today received the decision of the FIFA Appeal Committee,” a statement from the club read.
“The Club notes that the FIFA Appeal Committee has decided to partially uphold the appeal lodged by Chelsea FC against the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
"However, the Club is very disappointed that the transfer ban of two consecutive registration periods was not overturned.
“Chelsea FC categorically refutes the findings of the FIFA Appeal Committee. It acted in accordance with the relevant regulations and will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).”
