Clubs who sign young talents and leave them to rot rather than allow them go to suitors who will put them to use will soon
a lot of migraine to worry about. This follows FIFA’s resolve to introduce revolutionary transfer loan reforms to prevent clubs from recruiting young talent.
The proposals, expected to be ready in time for the summer transfer window, aimed at ensuring young players don’t rot if they aren’t included in a club’s senior set-u
The rules include: The requirement of a written agreement setting out the terms of the loan, especially its duration and financial terms. The agreement must contain a minimum term of the loan and a maximum term of the loan, which is one year.
A ban on the sub-loan of a professional player who has already been loaned to a third club.
A limit on the number of loans per season between the same clubs. At any time during a season, a club may have up to three professionals on loan from a single club and up to three professionals on loan from a single club.
There will also be restrictions on a club’s total number of loans per season and to ensure that this is implemented smoothly there will be a transition period of three phases.
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Chelsea have loaned more than 20 players, including Conor Gallagher at Crystal Palace
From July 1 to June 30, 2023, clubs may have a maximum of eight professional players on loan and eight on loan during a season.
However, the new rules do not apply to players aged 21 and under. Club-trained players will also be exempt from these restrictions.
FIFA says the aim of the new rules is to “develop young players, promote competitive balance and prevent hoarding”.