TPO: new FIFA regulations (in force since 01/05/2015) and their consequences (Joëlle Monlouis)

"TPO is used by clubs as a means of funding, either through a loan or through co-ownership, particularly in South America (Brazil, Argentina, and so forth) and, within Europe, mainly in Spain and Portugal. In spite of the risk, the size of the gains actually makes it a very lucrative business for the investment funds which own many promising young players," said Joëlle Monlouis, a specialist in business and sports law, in an analysis for News Tank on 05/05/2015.

"During the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on 25 and 26/09/2014, it was decided to ban the ownership of players' economic rights by third parties 'to protect the integrity of football and players'. A transition period was also put in place to enable compliance with the incoming regulations. The new provisions to be included in the Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Players were approved by the FIFA Executive Committee on 18 and 19/12/2014," said Joëlle Monlouis, who examines the new regulations and considers their consequences.

 TPO is a third…