Centurions
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It's The Athletic but it's explained halfway down.What is this 5 step process?
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What is the five-step review process?
In a club statement, Southampton insisted there was no “definitive evidence” from the five-step review process to show they breached the Premier League’s rules. The five-step review is an investigation method used before any academy player can be registered and approximately takes around 25 days to be completed.Step 1: The new club (Southampton) submits a signed registration form to the Premier League.
Step 2: The Premier League appoints an independent third party (in this case, DLA Piper LLP) to conduct “exit interviews” with the player, parents and both clubs. However, further interviews or requests for information are also permitted.
Step 3: The two clubs involved in the agreement, including the player’s parents, are required to sign a declaration that no financial or value-in-kind inducements have been utilised as a part of the move (including contra deals).
Step 4: Through the independent third party, a report is then produced for the Premier League’s board, coming up with a recommendation regarding the club’s application to register the player.
Step 5: The Premier League’s board can either approve or reject the registration application. They also have the autonomy to take disciplinary against the club if they were found to breach their youth development rules.

