Premier League Clubs Implement Five-Year Transfer Fee Amortisation Cap
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Premier League clubs have voted to limit the period over which a player's transfer fee can be spread in their accounts to five years, aligning with UEFA's regulations. The rule change will not be applied retroactively. Additionally, clubs voted in favor of allowing the Premier League board to prevent a club from registering more players if they owe a transfer debt to another Premier League or English Football League side. The outstanding amount could be deducted from the club's share of the league's prize money. Previously, clubs could amortize transfer fees over the full length of a player's contract, but this loophole has now been closed.
