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Brexit will not be without consequences for the English Premier League. As of January 1, British clubs will have to adapt to the new rules of the game, especially in terms of transfers.
Since the 2016 referendum, the falling value of the British pound against the euro had already severely reduced the purchasing power of Premier League clubs. The end of free movement of players on January 1 will not help either.
While the number of footballers from the European Union has steadily increased in the English league over the last decade, the trend will undoubtedly reverse or at least seriously decelerate.
Need for a work permit
In addition to its price, now is the need to obtain a work permit which will reduce the flow of European players to the UK. This license is granted according to a point system that favors those who are already the most recognized. Therefore, the richest clubs will be able to continue paying for stars.
But smaller clubs, whether English or Scottish, that bet on aspiring players will suffer. It will be more difficult to see the appearance of still unknown players, such as N’Golo Kante, who left Caen in 2015 or Riyad Mahrez from Le Havre in 2014.
Another consequence: British clubs again subject to FIFA rules, They will no longer be able to hire minors like Paul Pogba and Cesc Fabregas who arrived with only 16 years. And they will no longer be able to pay more than 6 players between the ages of 18 and 21 per year.
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