I disagree with introducing a cap but what FIFA can do to limit player greed, and provide some sort of stability would be the following:-
1) Define the period like the transfer window in which players have to extend their contract, so the club does not lose out in future transfer fees, by stalling. If no extension is signed the club should have rights to sell the player, and while he is on sale - he should not have the rights to play games, AND does not get his wages paid either (or on a standared reduced wage in that waiting period that he is not playing).
2) Define rules that restrict all players/thier agents from demanding re-negotiation of their contracts while they are in a contract for X years. Or if that is too harsh then set specific times (e.g. sign on date + x years) before contract re-negotiations are allowed.
3) Ensure that any bids or interest for players is strictly done through a centralized body, possibly the footballing authority in which the player plays in under his current contract - much like a stock exchange. The authority will then inform the club holding that player of the interest from the other club.
I know it sounds very rules based but really the wages thing is something which is against the economic systems of most countries and no other proffession would tolerate it. So the next best thing is to introuce rulings that will bring stability to clubs, and organize a global system that puts rules behind player transfers and contracts.
1) Define the period like the transfer window in which players have to extend their contract, so the club does not lose out in future transfer fees, by stalling. If no extension is signed the club should have rights to sell the player, and while he is on sale - he should not have the rights to play games, AND does not get his wages paid either (or on a standared reduced wage in that waiting period that he is not playing).
2) Define rules that restrict all players/thier agents from demanding re-negotiation of their contracts while they are in a contract for X years. Or if that is too harsh then set specific times (e.g. sign on date + x years) before contract re-negotiations are allowed.
3) Ensure that any bids or interest for players is strictly done through a centralized body, possibly the footballing authority in which the player plays in under his current contract - much like a stock exchange. The authority will then inform the club holding that player of the interest from the other club.
I know it sounds very rules based but really the wages thing is something which is against the economic systems of most countries and no other proffession would tolerate it. So the next best thing is to introuce rulings that will bring stability to clubs, and organize a global system that puts rules behind player transfers and contracts.
