FIFA Intermediary-Club Agreements 2

Question 1

Under FIFA Intermediary Regulations, what is the maximum remuneration percentage an intermediary may receive from a club for facilitating a player transfer?

Accepted Answer

3%

Answer

FIFA's recommended cap on intermediary remuneration from a club is 3% of the player's total gross basic remuneration or transfer fee.

Question 2

Which document must an intermediary and a club sign before the intermediary can legally represent the club in transfer negotiations?

Accepted Answer

Club-Intermediary Agreement

Answer

A Club-Intermediary Agreement (also called a mandate) formalizes the relationship and must be in place before negotiations begin.

Question 3

In a Club-Intermediary Agreement, the 'exclusivity clause' primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Only that intermediary may bring transfer candidates to the club during the agreed period

Answer

An exclusivity clause restricts the club from using other intermediaries for the same mandate during the agreed period.

Question 4

Which FIFA body is responsible for recording Club-Intermediary Agreements in the Transfer Matching System (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

The club itself

Answer

The club is the responsible party for entering intermediary involvement and payment details into TMS.

Question 5

A Club-Intermediary Agreement signed for longer than how many years is considered against FIFA recommended best practice?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

FIFA recommends that intermediary agreements with clubs should not exceed two years in duration.

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FIFA Intermediary-Club Agreements 2