Premier League and FA ‘in dispute’ over number of foreign and homegrown players allowed in first-team squads… as English football prepares for life post-Brexit
- Premier League and FA are at a crossroads in discussions for life post-Brexit
- The two are building a framework for foreign and homegrown players for future
- Overseas players will need to obtain a green card to complete transfer into UK
- The criteria will allow better chances for homegrown talent to shine in top clubs
- Premier League want 14 homegrown in 25-man squad, whilst FA want at least 17
The FA and Premier League have hit a stumbling block as English football prepares for life post-Brexit.
The two organisations are currently building a framework for foreign and homegrown players that clubs must abide by after the UK left the European Union.
One factor that the two are struggling to strike a deal on is the amount of homegrown players allowed in a first-team squad, according to The Mirror.
The Premier League and FA have hit a stumbling block as they prepare for post-Brexit life
The two organisations are struggling to agree on number of homegrown players in squads
However, an agreement appears to have been reached over the need for overseas players to require a green card to complete a transfer into the UK.
Their success on obtaining a card will rely on the number of full international caps they have along with the quality of league he is transferring from and the level of competition he has played in.
For example, a player who plays in one of Europe’s major leagues such as La Liga, Bundesliga or Serie A and has competition experience, such as Champions League, would have the highest chance of getting a green card.
Foreign players will have to obtain a green card to transfer to UK based on career experience
The player’s nationality would not affect their chances of completing a transfer into the UK, as the organisations want the focus to be on the quality of the import.
The FA approve of this idea – as it allows homegrown talents to have more chance making it in senior football – as young foreign talents would be less likely to obtain a green card for a transfer.
The Premier League want minimum of 14 homegrown in 25-man squad and FA want at least 17
Whereas before, any player with an EU passport was eligible for a transfer into the UK.
The Premier League do not agree with these terms to their full extent, as they want to have the best talent from all over playing in their league – regardless of age or background. Meanwhile, the FA has the best interest of the English national team in mind, harbouring talent for the future.
The latest reports suggest the Premier League want 14 home nationals in a squad of 25, while the FA want dispensation for three more.