A guide to solidarity payments in football under the FIFA Regulations
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This article considers the operation of Article 21 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)[1], which provides as follows:
“If a professional is transferred before the expiry of his contract, any club that has contributed to his education and training shall receive a proportion of the compensation paid to his former club (solidarity contribution). The provisions concerning solidarity contributions are set out in Annexe 5 of these regulations.”[2]
This summary guide addresses the following issues regarding solidarity payments:
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The extension of the solidarity payments regime to certain domestic transfers.
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What solidarity contribution is payable, to whom and in what proportions?
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Can clubs agree who shall bear the financial burden of the solidarity contribution?
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Loan agreements.
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‘Cash plus player’, or ‘player swap’ deals.
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‘Buy out’ clauses.
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The timeframe for making solidarity payments.
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Disputes regarding solidarity payments.
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Key takeaways
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Written by
Andrew Smith
Andrew is a barrister practising from 11KBW in London. He is ranked as a leading sports and employment law barrister by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.