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London (AP) - For football clubs in England, it will be much more difficult after Brexit to sign professionals from other European countries.
In the future, the clubs must comply with a points-based set of rules.
The English Football Association (FA), the Premier League and the EFL, which is responsible for the 2nd to 4th league, agreed on this.
As the FA announced on Tuesday, the guidelines were approved by the UK Home Office.
From January 1, 2021, footballers from the EU will need a work permit to move to England, which until now only professionals from non-EU countries had to show.
To get this, players have to meet certain requirements, which are measured in points.
Appearances in national teams, the level of the releasing club, successes in continental competitions and the number of assignments for the club are evaluated.
If players meet the minimum score, they will be granted permission automatically.
Those who just miss the number of points are eligible for an exemption, which is decided by a commission.
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The new system meets the requirements of the Premier League, the EFL and the FA, it said in a joint statement.
It enables access to the best players and talents and safeguards the future of the English national teams because it protects the opportunities for their own young players.
Foreign players under the age of 18 may no longer be signed after Brexit.
The new rules apply in the coming transfer phase.
Great Britain left the European Union in January.
Until the end of the year, however, there will be a transition phase in which hardly anything has changed.
Anyone who lived in the UK before the end of the transition period or who will be residing there until then can apply for their right of residence until December 31st.
He is then usually allowed to stay and work in Great Britain.
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Announcement from FA, Premier League and EFL