“It caused a lot of unrest when players announced in October that they would leave for another club after the season,” says Veldhuizen. “This agreement should create some stability.” The Eemdijk chairman emphasizes that it is a gentlemen’s agreement. “There is no penalty if a club already announces a transfer for next summer. But as a club you will think twice before violating that agreement.”
Why is it so quiet on the transfer market for amateur footballers?
