Didn’t Real use it with Morata simply to be able to then sell him on for more?

I think with first refusal, we’re made aware of the intention to sell and at what price. We then have a chance to match that. Ultimately the player can still choose where to go. I may be wrong. I guess if a player is being sold and doesn’t really want to go somewhere then we jump in it might work.

Think the clsuse would only be valid if the player agrees to it.

It simply means that we get notified the player is ready to move, in case we want to re sign him.

I think you're unfair on Grimsby with that link

It’s still up to the player.

comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
It’s still up to the player.
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That's what makes it kind of pointless.

Plus Depay is utter dog pooh

comment by Mummy's Hairy Growler (U10045)
posted 3 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
It’s still up to the player.
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That's what makes it kind of pointless.
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Well it does and it doesn’t.

Let’s just say we wanted a player back but think we’ll be ripped because we’re United then suddenly a fee is agreed for that player with a club with less money.

We could then match that bid and I think the selling then have to accept it.

These clauses are rarely used tbf.

They vary from league to league. A lot of these clauses aren’t allowed in France, for example. As I understand it, the supposed clause with Depay was just a gentleman’s agreement.

They’re far more common in Spain and Italy, particularly with buyout clauses being mandatory in Spain. I believe in those countries it’s not always up to the player when a buyback is activated, as it’s often already agreed between all three parties when the transfers are made.

Interesting article. Can't think of any... Seen it the other way round, where we gave Arsenal Silvestre. We were like 'Take him, PLEASE take him.." 'You sure Sir Ale..' 'YES YES dammit he's yours, take him"

I think a lot of the time they are included just so the club can say that they prepared for all eventualities and so they don't appear foolish further down the line

They're also put in place I'm case a someone blows up and meets theie potential. Then if other topnclubs come in, the original club can have them back. But these players rarely blow up and actually become in demand stars

comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 15 hours, 34 minutes ago
comment by Mummy's Hairy Growler (U10045)
posted 3 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
It’s still up to the player.
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That's what makes it kind of pointless.
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Well it does and it doesn’t.

Let’s just say we wanted a player back but think we’ll be ripped because we’re United then suddenly a fee is agreed for that player with a club with less money.

We could then match that bid and I think the selling then have to accept it.

These clauses are rarely used tbf.
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Yes the selling club have to accept due to the agreed upon clause but the player doesn’t have to accept it.