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Post-Brexit EFL Transfer Rule Changes

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  1. wizered

    wizered Ol' Mucker
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    How Bristol City will be affected by post-Brexit EFL transfer rule changes
    After the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, clubs will no longer be able to sign overseas players under the age of 18

    New post-Brexit transfer rules that will affect Premier League and EFL clubs have been confirmed.

    One of the major changes will mean clubs cannot sign overseas players under the age of 18 once the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union at the end of this year.

    And clubs will also be restricted to three overseas signings under the age of 21 from January, and only six foreign players per season.

    The Football Association, Premier League, EFL have agreed a framework with the Home Office for EU players to move to English football on a points basis decided by a Governing Body Endorsement panel.

    The changes will be implemented in the January 2021 transfer window and reviewed ahead of the summer 2021 transfer window.

    The FA said in a statement: "The FA, the Premier League and EFL have come together to agree a plan for entry requirements for overseas players post Brexit.

    "Football’s Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) proposal was submitted to the Government last month by the FA, as the governing body for football, and has now been approved by The Home Office.

    "The criteria will provide the framework for Premier League and EFL clubs to sign overseas players when the UK leaves the European Union (EU) after 31 December 2020.

    "Post Brexit, clubs will not be able to sign players freely from the EU. Players from EU countries who want to play in the Premier League or EFL will be required to gain a GBE, like all other overseas players without the right to work in the UK."

    The GBE will operate a points-based system, where points are scored for senior and talented young players based on:

    • Senior and youth international appearances

    • Quality of the selling club, based on the league they are in, league position and progression in continental competition

    • Club appearances, based on domestic league and continental competition minutes
    The FA statement continues: "Players accumulating the requisite amount of points will earn a GBE automatically, while players just below the threshold may be considered for a GBE by an Exceptions Panel.

    "The system meets the joint objectives of the Premier League, EFL and the FA allowing access to the best players and future talent for clubs, as well as safeguarding England teams, by ensuring opportunities for homegrown players.

    "In the Premier League, the number of overseas U21 players a club can sign will be limited to three in the January transfer window and six per season moving forwards. This enables the recruitment of the best players from around the world to train and play together with homegrown talent.

    "Under FIFA’s rules, the UK’s exit from the EU will also mean that clubs will not be able to sign players from overseas until they are 18.

    "The leading football bodies have also agreed to work together to continue to improve the player pathway system."

    FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “Despite having different starting perspectives on how Brexit should impact football, this is another example of how the football authorities can work effectively together for the greater good of the game.

    "We have a strong working relationship with both the Premier League and EFL and will monitor this new agreement together to ensure it evolves to best meet our joint objectives over time. We will also discuss improvements to the player pathway for the mutual benefit of football clubs and homegrown talent in this country.”

    Premier League chief executive Richard Masters added: “The Premier League has worked with the FA to come to an agreement to ensure no part of Brexit should damage the success of the Premier League, or the prospects of the England teams. We welcome the news that the Home Office has approved the Governing Body Endorsement plan for the January 2021 transfer window.

    “Continuing to be able to recruit the best players will see the Premier League remain competitive and compelling and the solution will complement our player development philosophy of the best foreign talent alongside the best homegrown players. Following the January transfer window, we look forward to reviewing the agreement with the FA.”

    EFL chief executive David Baldwin said: “The EFL has contributed to the discussions with our colleagues across football as the game prepares for the UK’s exit from the EU, and it is helpful to be able to provide clarity for EFL Clubs by having an established position to a long-standing issue ahead of the January transfer window, albeit in the short term.

    “The objective of the EFL throughout this process has been to ensure EFL Clubs continue to have the opportunity to sign players from overseas to enhance the quality of their playing squads, while recognising the need for restrictions, and we will continue to assess the application of these rules and consider the long-term implications early in 2021.”
    https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/how-bristol-city-affected-post-4758813
     
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  2. RedorDead

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    That’s going to **** the big 6 clubs in the prem restricted to 6 overseas players.
     
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  3. bcfcredandwhite

    bcfcredandwhite Well-Known Member

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    On no - just as I was starting to feel positive about the COVID vaccine and looking forward to some normality returning, I am reminded that Brexit is looming.........:emoticon-0130-devil
     
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  4. oneforthebristolcity

    oneforthebristolcity Well-Known Member

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    Per season or am I reading wrong?

    "In the Premier League, the number of overseas U21 players a club can sign will be limited to three in the January transfer window and six per season moving forwards. This enables the recruitment of the best players from around the world to train and play together with homegrown talent.
     
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  5. realred1952

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    that's 6 per year, so will it mean they sign 6 to get the here and then sell them on to clubs that not have a quota at the next window?
    How will this affect transfer fee's ? will more money go out of the English game? .. already incoming players outnumber outgoing by quite a high number to 1!
    after 2 seasons they will still have 12 overseas player bought … how many actually buy 6 now!
     
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  6. realred1952

    realred1952 Well-Known Member

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    confusing is the total overall 6 over /+6 under 21 …. or 6 over or under 21 ?
     
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  7. Oldsparkey

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    Haven't you got an algorithm that can work it out?
     
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    well there is one missing factor "Y" ...
     
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  9. oneforthebristolcity

    oneforthebristolcity Well-Known Member

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    Defo not under 18!!!
     
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