Source: REUTERS/Lee Smith
[Saba Sports News] According to reports from British media, several agents have criticized Chelsea and Lille for adopting double standards in two transactions this summer and pressuring players to transfer before their contracts expire. Conor Gallagher has recently agreed to transfer to Atletico Madrid. Chelsea had previously made it clear that if the English midfielder, who has only a year left on his contract, did not sign a new contract, he would face the risk of being excluded from the first-team squad. At the same time, before Manchester United took Leny Yoro from Lille, the Lille side also stated that this young player was allowed to leave this summer because his contract was also in its final year, effectively ruling out his dream of transferring to Real Madrid after waiting a year.
Several intermediaries have told the media that when it comes to keeping or selling players, even if players have contracts, the power lies with the clubs. Clubs can pressure players to break contract terms and transfer to other clubs. When players want to violate a contract, they may not be able to do so. Initially, it is actually the clubs pressuring players to sign contracts.