In legal terms it’s because of Brexit…
The framework behind ‘the Bosman’ no longer applies (EU law) and its practical effects were absorbed into standard UK football practice. Lawyers involved in contracts now use “free transfer” instead of citing an EU law that doesn’t apply in the UK.
Posted By: SenatusAcademicus on June 30th 2025 at 10:18:17
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- When was the last time someone was signed… (Other Football) - BigGrantHolt, Jun 30, 08:09:01
- In legal terms it’s because of Brexit… (Other Football) - SenatusAcademicus, Jun 30, 10:18:17
- A free transfer is not necessarily the same as 'a Bosman' (i.e out of contract) (n/m) (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 30, 19:40:54
- Darling? Before that Sainz? (Other Football) - Kangol Canary, Jun 30, 09:07:20
- I think he means when was the last time a signing was referred to as being made (Other Football) - LincolnshireCanary, Jun 30, 10:09:14
- In legal terms it’s because of Brexit… (Other Football) - SenatusAcademicus, Jun 30, 10:18:17
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