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Several high-profile footballers could negotiate with other clubs in January
Players with contracts ending in June 2027 can negotiate with other clubs from January under FIFA rules.
The players highlighted include Thibaut Courtois, Bruno Fernandes and Virgil van Dijk, along with others at clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool.
FIFA rules allow players to sign with another club when six months or less remain on their contracts.
Interested clubs must first notify the player’s current club in writing.
Some players may stay: Courtois is reportedly close to extending his Real Madrid deal, while Brahim Díaz has a renewal agreed in principle.
The January window could bring offers and talks about players’ futures, though the article gives no outcomes for most of them.
Players whose contracts expire in June 2027 can negotiate and sign with other clubs from January, subject to FIFA rules.
Interested clubs must first inform the players’ current clubs in writing.
AS names João Félix, Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez among the players facing this situation.
Several other players are also listed, including goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, Alisson and Álex Remiro.
AS says Brahim Díaz has already agreed terms for a renewal with Real Madrid.
- Who
- Footballers whose contracts expire in June 2027, including João Félix, Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez.
- What
- They can negotiate and sign with other clubs when six months or less remain on their contracts. Interested clubs must notify their current clubs in writing first.
- When
- From January 2027, six months before the contracts expire in June.
- Where
- At clubs in several leagues, including Spain’s LaLiga and the Premier League.
- Why
- FIFA rules allow players to negotiate with other clubs in the final six months of their contracts.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
AS published its report on players whose contracts expire in June 2027.
Players with six months or less remaining on their contracts can negotiate and sign with other clubs, subject to written notice to their current clubs.
The contracts covered in the report are due to expire.
- Contract expiry
- June 2027
- Negotiation period
- From January, when six months or less remain
- FIFA rule
- Article 18.3 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players
- Interested clubs
- Must inform the current club in writing beforehand
- Renewal status
- Brahim Díaz has agreed terms for a renewal with Real Madrid