Italy: Federation revokes co-ownership of players by clubs as of 01/07/2014

Clubs may no longer co-own players, the Federal Council of FIGC (Italian Football Federation) decided on 27/05/2014.

The rule will be applied beginning with the next transfer period (from 01/07 to 01/09/2014); Italian clubs will no longer have the right to sell or buy only half of the rights to a professional player. Current co-ownership...