Fifa surrendered governance of agents in 2015 but its president, Gianni Infantino, now says the resulting free-for-all is intolerable. Agents are unlicensed “intermediaries” and can be paid by two or even three parties in a transfer. Yet the clubs, football associations and governing bodies do possess all the information about the staggering fees and modern transfer practices, and are finally talking seriously about reimposing regulations. Considering that players sign with agents and entrust them with their moves and salary negotiations, FIFPro is notably critical and supportive of reforms. “They can have greater influence over where a player ends up than the player or the clubs,” he said.

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2018 14:01 UTC