retired_potz1949

It seems the ability for players to buy out their own contracts has stimulated a whole new wave of transfer rumours.

But is this gonna be implemented in the game?

retired_hmknight

Excellent! I was hoping the players could have more rights to slag off when they don't like being held accountable when they dislike the new manager or don't want to fulfill their end of the contract.

leftfoot

Isn't this the same thing that was implemented in CM 01/02 where players under 28 after 3 years their contract was no longer protected and you could sign them without negotiating a fee, but you had to pay compensation based on the players remaining contract? For players over 28 it was 2 years.

I jumped from CM 01/02 to FM 2006, can anyone remember in which version this 'protected contract' rule was removed?

retired_cRankLin

I'm not sure that rule realy ever existed, I remember it from CM, but don't ever remember it in real life.

FIFA are currently in talks about the "Webster clause" and its legalities, so until they come to a decision it won't be in FM in any shape or form.

retired_dellydoolittle

this issue still isn't cofirmed, as far as I'm awere and I hope it wouldn't. also sepp blatter already said he's strongly against this rule, even though it's simply legal under european laws...

retired_dellydoolittle

webster clause would just destroy all small clubs/countries. what's the point of having contracts then? only big clubs will be for it.

retired_kotikaka

Its not been confirmed yet as to how it will work in the future. I think FIFA are looking at trying to get rid of the rule of at least change it as it could cause chaos.

retired_elicious

As A Jambo this issue has a particular interest for me!

The rule itself is a FIFA NOT an EU rule. This ruling was inserted into football to placate some politicians in Brussels who have been making movements behind the scenes to try to get football into line with nearly all other sports in Europe and indeed employment laws as a whole.

This rule only applies to those under 28 who have a contract of 4 or more years and have served 3 of them OR those over 28 who are 2 years into a 3 year deal or more and notice must be served within 15 days of the end of the club's (the player is owned by) season.

I wouldnt like it included in future FM's until the full implications are known. Rumours are abound yes, but how many will actually try it?

retired_ehoff15

it's old rule anyway.

retired_w0lfpack1

The rule was present in FM'05.