Secret clause in Real Madrid contract

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the football world to face many unprecedented challenges, while also pushing big clubs to change the way they operate and manage players.

Real Madrid stars are given secret contracts requiring them to play in all competitions.

Real Madrid, one of the giants of European football, quickly adapted by including a special clause in players' contracts - a legal "shield" to deal with unforeseen fluctuations.

Before the pandemic, football was considered an “invincible” sport because it always took place according to schedule and standards. However, the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted all plans. Tournaments were postponed, matches had to be played without spectators, and some seasons even had to be extended beyond the stipulated time of player contracts.

Since the summer of 2020, Real Madrid has proactively included an important clause in all players' contracts: "The current contract covers all official competitions, even if they take place outside the season". This clause allows the club to legally extend the contract period when the season is extended, in order to avoid legal troubles and retain important players during sensitive times.

This clause becomes important as the 2024/25 season moves towards the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place outside the regular season. The three players, Lucas Vázquez, Luka Modric and Jesús Vallejo, whose contracts expire on June 30, will continue to play for Real Madrid until the end of the tournament without having to extend their contracts by a month as previously reported.

Since the summer of 2020, Real Madrid has proactively included an important clause in all players' contracts: "The current contract covers all official tournaments, even if the tournament takes place outside the season."

For Real Madrid, this clause helps them avoid the risk of losing players unexpectedly at a crucial time, while increasing the stability of the squad. For the players, this clause also brings clarity about rights and obligations in the context of the unpredictable change of the match schedule.

However, this clause also makes it difficult for other teams wanting to recruit players during the summer transfer period, because they cannot use that player until after the FIFA Club World Cup ends on July 14.

Since not all teams have similar clauses in their contracts, FIFA has decided to open a special transfer window from June 1 to 10 this year. This transfer window allows clubs to sign new contracts, extend or loan players to ensure that no team is short of players for the tournament in North America.

The Covid-19 pandemic has taught clubs an important lesson about flexibility and legality in player management. Real Madrid, with its “confidential” clause in player contracts, has shown careful preparation and proactively dealt with schedule changes.

This is not only a typical example of modern football but also a strategic move to help "Los Blancos" maintain squad strength before important tournaments.

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