Premier League clubs agree five-year limit on transfer fee amortisation

Premier League clubs have voted to limit the period over which a player’s transfer fee can be spread in their accounts to five years, the league announced on Tuesday.

“Premier League shareholders today agreed to amend the rule on amortisation of player registration costs to bring it in line with UEFA’s regulations,” the league said in a statement.

“Going forward, a five-year maximum will apply to all new or extended contracts.”