Case file, part one: a talented 15-year-old

Module 11: Capstone · lesson 2 of 5 · 10 min

Module 11: Capstone

Meet Tomás, the player in our case file. The file is fictional; every rule in it is real. He is 15, lives with his parents in Portugal and has been registered at a club’s academy since he was 13. Ana, a licensed agent, would like to represent him.

In this lesson

  • Before Ana approaches Tomás
  • When can Ana call?
  • Could an English club sign him at 15?
  • A trial in England, done properly
  • Article 18: Special provisions relating to contracts between professionals and clubs
  • Red flags for Tomás’s family

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