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"I’d expect the big Bundesliga sides to become the new number one choice of young European players, as they can promise decent money, realistic prospects of development and involvement in a high-level competition.” Agreed, @royrajber @honigstein via @TheAthleticUK.
And this is @OliverKay's perspective on the subject: https://theathletic.com/2239555/2020/12/04/brexit-fabregas-transfer-rules/?source=user_shared_article
Put simply, there will be fewer potential employers available to promising teenage footballers with EU passports, as previously English clubs snapped up the crème de la crème talent. However, still plenty of good opportunities.
Football academies are very much like schools - choose the right environment and you'll thrive. For the vast majority, the right environment may mean getting first team exposure early in a smaller club instead of joining a @premierleague giant, and working your way up.
Regarding non-EU players from regions like LATAM, I am quite excited about the prospect of more (very elite) 18-year-olds from South America having the choice between, say, @AFCAjax, and a couple of English clubs, now that the work permit criteria has widened.
What remains a concern is development opportunities available for teenagers globally. A very good minor from Latvia can join a top development environment in Germany, Spain or Italy. An excellent minor from the US or India doesn't have the same opportunities. Can they catch up?
While I don't advocate for mass transfers of minor footballers, who @fifamedia needs to protect, highly academically or artistically gifted kids, even tennis players, can access top development environments with relative ease. In football, your passport is everything.
As our expert in dealing with minors, would be interesting to hear your thoughts @EnricRG. #footballtransfers #januarywindow #footballlaw