FIFA Transfer Rule Changes Effective January 1

Under the new FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, the protected period for footballers will be adjusted based on age. Players under 23 will now have a protected period of four seasons or four years, whichever comes first. Those between 23-27 years will have three seasons or three years of protection, while players aged 28-31 will be protected for two seasons or two years. For players aged 32 and above, the protected period will be reduced to one season or one year. afnews.co.za