Buy-back clause

How it is used

Use exercise a buy-back clause; its price, timing and conditions depend on the agreement.

Example sentences

1. The selling club included a buy-back clause when the young defender left.

   The former club preserves a possible route to bring the player back.

2. They discussed the buy-back clause after the player's successful season.

   Later performance can make a previously agreed option relevant.

Common collocations

• include a buy-back clause
• exercise a buy-back clause
• buy-back option

Related terms

• transferThe move of a player from one club to another, usually with a fee paid to the selling club and a new contract for the player.
• release clauseA clause in a player's contract that sets a fee; if another club pays it, the player's club must let them leave or start talks.

More terms: Transfers & Contracts

• transfer window
• sign
• loan
• transfer fee
• free agent
• medical
• agent
• sell-on clause
• loan recall
• personal terms
• transfer request
• transfer-listed