Not automatically perhaps, but surely an agent could ask for one to be put into a contract and a club could agree, no?No release clauses in French football if I understand correctly.
I used a looking glass.... I do not see Warts. :)
And we could potentially be the first ever team to win it.Most of the major tournaments started off the same way, but time doesn't remember that. Give it a decade or two and it might be seen as more prestigious than anything else.
Got this back from AI but not sure how accurate it is.Not automatically perhaps, but surely an agent could ask for one to be put into a contract and a club could agree, no?
This is from earlier in May. Don't know how reliable it is. The fact that it says he's available for 22.5m suggests not very.
Wirtz is more of a dribbler than a passer. Cherki does bothWhere's Wirtz on this list?
I just did the same thing and got this as part of my answer:Got this back from AI but not sure how accurate it is.
In French professional football, release clauses, also known as buyout clauses, are prohibited by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). This means that a player's contract cannot include a clause allowing them to unilaterally terminate the contract or be released from it in exchange for a fixed amount.
While formal release clauses are generally not enforceable in French football due to labor laws, Rayan Cherki of Olympique Lyonnais reportedly has a verbal agreement—often referred to as a "gentleman's agreement"—that functions similarly. This arrangement stipulates that Lyon would allow Cherki to leave if a club offers €22.5 million.
This agreement was reportedly established during Cherki's contract extension in September 2024, serving as a compromise given the legal constraints on formal release clauses in France. However, such verbal agreements are not legally binding, and their enforcement relies heavily on mutual trust between the player and the club.
In practice, this has led to complications. For instance, during a previous transfer window, Borussia Dortmund submitted a bid matching the agreed amount, but Lyon's owner, John Textor, declined the offer, leading to tensions and public criticism.
Therefore, while Cherki does not possess a formal release clause, the existence of this verbal agreement has attracted interest from several top European clubs. Nonetheless, potential suitors should be aware that Lyon's willingness to honor this agreement may vary, and negotiations could be influenced by the club's financial situation and strategic considerations.
True. But it seems it doesn't matter how you dice the stats, Cherki always comes up near the top :)Some of these stats are made up on the spot and regurgitated as fact :)
Medicals etc won't be a problemBit annoying he is with France but I read that we can register more players after the group stage of club World Cup. Wonder if that will be the case with cherki? Don’t seem to have the time to do medical etc within next 9 days
Roque Santa Cruz likes thisMedicals etc won't be a problem
Medical can happen on international duty it's absolutely no problem at all.Bit annoying he is with France but I read that we can register more players after the group stage of club World Cup. Wonder if that will be the case with cherki? Don’t seem to have the time to do medical etc within next 9 days
Where's the 120m Wirtz?
The graphic is titled the best, not the wirtzWhere's the 120m Wirtz?
Would it be possible to sign that lad with third most expected assists, as well?
:-) very good lolThe graphic is titled the best, not the wirtz
Cherki is coming, let’s cherk off.Cherki is coming? Let’s cast off!
I've heard that the bloke rated no3 on the list is out of contract and might be available on a free. Is he worth a try?
That’s because “actual” stats are heavily influenced by the players around you.Not even being judged on actual stats nowadays, just expected stats.