FIFA is finally ready to enforce limits on the number of players clubs can send and take on loan internationally, two years after new rules were delayed by the pandemic.
The plans FIFA outlined on Thursday aim to stop wealthy clubs stockpiling players they have signed, encourage developing their young talent, and promote competitive balance in soccer.
However, curbs that should take effect in July have limited scope — players aged 21 and under are exempt from FIFA’s rules — and need further cooperation from national soccer federations to pass their own measures.
EIGHT PLAYERS LIMIT
Clubs will be limited to a maximum of eight players loaned in and eight players loaned out at any one time in the 2022-23 season.
The quotas will be cut to seven in the season after and six from the season starting after July 1, 2024.
Clubs will also be restricted to the number of deals they can do with a favored trading partner in another country: Three players in and three players out at any given point with the same club.
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