New FIFA regulations will see football clubs pay less agent fees during a player transfer, with Manchester United and Manchester City set to benefit significantly from the fresh rule change.
The rules now stipulate that dual representation - of a club and a player involved in a specific deal - is now banned. As well as this, commission caps will be imposed, which could potentially save both United and City millions of pounds in fees.
Speaking during a press conference in Qatar, FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed "a 10 per cent cap on what agents representing buying clubs and players being signed can receive from a transfer."
When City signed star striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window, it was widely reported that the club paid £34m extra to the Norwegian's representatives, including the late Mino Raiola as an agent and Alfie Haaland, his father.
In March of this year, it was confirmed that United had spent the second-most on agent/intermediary fees in the Premier League for last season. The FA released official records and they showed the Reds spent a total of £29,036,141 on agent/intermediary fees between February 2, 2021, and January 31, 2022.
Only City spent more (£35m) during that period, while Chelsea (£28m) spent third-most in the top flight.
The other fresh rule changes include: "Limitations on what those acting on behalf of selling clubs could also make from deals; A curb on the rewards to family members who are not licensed intermediaries; Establishing a clearing-house through which all transfer payments must pass."
The changes are expected to be followed by the passing of an agent's exam - meaning that family members will be unable earn commission on transfers unless they are officially passed by FIFA.
However, there is a chance that legal action could be taken in order to try and prevent the new regulations, with several agents expected to proceedings to court.
feyabcilp
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What a great idea about time. For far to long agents have been basically ripping of clubs and taking advantage of some "not to bright players" to set a maximum agents fee is common sense.
Sisamost
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Why couch the article as though Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea are the only beneficiaries
Leolion111
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Raiola is the worst agent that I know in football his client never settle down he moves them around all bcoz of what he’s going to gain by selling them to different clubs example is pogba but he’s no more and I believe he would sue Fifa for this if he was alive
Tiodentyz
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good decision
viucdelnz
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is Manutd and City the only clubs in Europe? rubbish FIFA
without Manchester there will no football in uk, both clubs spend the most money every year in Europe
United200
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FIFA is absolutely corrupt that they don’t consider clubs and players. The soccer world needs more of this kinda rules to help protect and build the game
that's is what they are doing why abuse them.
Lahcekmnsy
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is Manutd and City the only clubs in Europe? rubbish FIFA
Amanda-
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FIFA is absolutely corrupt that they don’t consider clubs and players. The soccer world needs more of this kinda rules to help protect and build the game
Tazadilnp
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I think these new rules and in the best interest of the game. People who have got no part to play are just benefitting millions from the talents of these kids. I believe that the emphasis should be on the players more than on those so-called agents.
Cabacdeilr
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ban all these agents.. they r blood suckers..