FIFA is set to announce a transfer rule change that will significantly benefit both Manchester City and Manchester United.
The world governing body of football has revealed that new FIFA regulations will require football clubs to pay less in agent fees during player transfers.
FIFA has come under fire recently after announcing a 32-club FIFA Club World Cup that could begin in 2025.
They've also enraged fans by abandoning the tried-and-true 32-team format in favor of a new 48-team format.The new rule will prohibit dual representation and limit transfer commissions.
FIFA has also revealed the specifics of the new rule, which will benefit larger clubs across Europe.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed "a 10% cap on what agents representing buying clubs and players being signed can receive from a transfer" during a press conference in Qatar.
Man City's signing of Erling Haaland is a prime example; 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.Other recent rule changes include: "Limitations on what those acting on behalf of selling clubs can earn from transactions; Restrictions on payments to family members who are not licensed intermediaries; Creating a clearinghouse through which all transfers must pass."Man City paid the most in agent/intermediary fees (£35m) from 2021 to 2022, with Man United a close second (£29m) and Chelsea rounding out the top three (£28m).
Unless FIFA officially approves the changes, family members are unlikely to be able to earn commission on transfers.
However, there is a possibility that legal action will be taken to try to prevent the new regulations, with several agents expected to go to court.
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