FIFA article 17

Allows a player outside the protected term of their contract to unilaterally break their contract with their club within 15 days of the final game of the season under certain conditions.

Not a buy out clause. I think this stems from Bosman / EU law. The player must compensate the club. The certain number of years varies with player age and my understanding this is 2 years post signing the contract if the player is 28 or over. My guess is that the formula comes up with a compensation value lower than Kane's transfer value.

Posted By: Timmy_Goat on May 20th 2021 at 20:11:58

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Harry Kane (Other Football) - Timmy_Goat, May 20, 18:35:51
- That would make contracts entirely useless and transfer fees redundant (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, May 20, 20:24:12
- I think you are right (Other Football) - Kangol Canary, May 20, 20:02:56
  - FIFA article 17 (Other Football) - Timmy_Goat, May 20, 20:11:58
    - Andy Webster ruling (Other Football) - Kangol Canary, May 20, 21:04:53
      - Thanks for clarification (n/m) (Other Football) - Timmy_Goat, May 20, 21:42:37
- He would have to have a buy out clause (Other Football) - inutero, May 20, 19:05:10

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