He can only sign a "pre contract agreement" with a foreign clubYes he was. Ever heard of "pre-contract agreements"?

He can't sign a pre contract agreement with an English club.Yes he was:
"With six months or less remaining on an existing contract for players aged 23 or older, they are free to negotiate with other clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement"
Edit: Hans beat me too it!
He can only sign a "pre contract agreement" with a foreign club![]()
Obviously they have different rules in GermanyLike Ledandovski did with Bayern whilst at Dortmund!!
Obviously they have different rules in Germany
I don't know if it's EU law or if individual FA's have their own rulesIts enshrined in EU law after Bosman isn't it?
Sagna originally signed for Arsenal in July 2007 so I don't know if his contract also expires in July.Its enshrined in EU law after Bosman isn't it?
EDIT: It's 6months in most countries but 1 month in England (must have a dispensation)
When does his contract expire? I'd guess its probably in it's last month now.
And i doubt it will of stopped his agent having negotiations for the last 6 months, as honest as they are![]()
Javi Martinez story is ridiculous, sounds like a daily mail special but it seems to have come from the telegraph..
Agreed. No way would a Spanish manager let go of his Spanish elite player in his prime.
On a side note, its refreshing to have a player (Bender) speak the truth about their situation.
Well... you say that but he's not his number one choice. I still think it's nonsense mind, mainly as we'd not chuff up that sort of money combined with him probably not wanting to come to Arsenal via Bayern. I genuinely laughed when I read the "story".