Soccer Player Journeys from Amateur to Pro

  Probably the most important moment in the development of any amateur football player's career shall be the moment he / she is offered a first professional contract with a club.  Naturally, it is understandable that most players and their family members shall view this moment as an opportunity that should not be missed due to all the time, hard work, and resources invested in developing a player's career. However, a player, and / or parent / family member handling a player's affairs, may want to consider a number of issues before signing a first professional contract. It is important to consider some points if only to ensure that those signing the agreement fully understand their rights and obligations under the agreement. In this post we summarize some points that would be helpful for you to consider.  The best option is to instruct an experienced lawyer to obtain detailed advise about the implications of signing such any professional agreement, but where that option is...