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MASTERCLASS
Anatomy of a football transfer: from FIFA regulations to contract execution
Advanced legal training and practical analysis on football transfers, FIFA regulations, and the execution of professional transfer contracts.
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English edition
Execution date:
July 15th, 17:30 – 19:00 CEST
Registration Deadline:
July 14th
Duration:
1,5 hours
Format:
Live Online Session
General Admission:
€20
Alumni & Partners:
€15
(Taxes included)
spanish edition
Execution date:
October 8, 2026
17:30 – 19:00 CEST
(Subject to adjustment due to professional commitments of the speaker)
Registration Deadline:
October 8, 2026
Duration:
1,5 hours
Format:
Live Sessions & On-Demand: Attend in real-time or watch recordings of any sessions you miss.
General Admission:
Early Bird Rate: €45
Standard rate: €65 (Offer available until September 30)
(Taxes included)
Masterclass Programme
01. Legal framework and definition of international football player transfers.
02. Registration periods and transfer windows.
03. Step-by-step international transfer procedure: ITC (International Transfer Certificate) management.
04. Administrative requirements: visas, medical examinations, and sports licensing.
05. Solidarity mechanism and training compensation.
06. Tax considerations: gross vs. net structures and non-monetary benefits.
07. Sell-on clauses and buy-out/release clauses.
08. Analysis of recent regulatory amendments to the FIFA RSTP.
Instructor
Josep Francesc Vandellós
Josep is an international sports law attorney with over 20 years of experience. He represents athletes, clubs, national associations, leagues, agents, and coaches before international dispute resolution bodies and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Key judicial and advisory appointments
Judge at the FIA Cost Cap Adjudication Panel (Appointed January 2023).
Member of the List of International Judges (LJI) at the FIM (Appointed December 2025).
Member of the Evaluation Committee at LaLiga.
Editorial Board Member at LawInSport.
Academic background and global teaching
He holds a Law Degree from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona), a Master’s Degree in International Business and European Union Law from Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, and postgraduate qualifications in Taxation and Andorran Law.
As a visiting professor in sports law, he regularly lectures at universities worldwide on football transfer regulations, player contract execution, and sports dispute resolution. He is also a published author of numerous articles and books on international sports governance.
Target audience
Sports law attorneys and legal advisors.
Sporting directors, technical staff, and club executives.
Football agents and intermediaries.
Law and Sports Management graduates seeking executive specialization.
Key takeaways
Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:
- Draft and review international transfer contracts under FIFA regulations.
- Accurately calculate and structure the solidarity mechanism and training compensation.
- Anticipate and mitigate legal and financial risks associated with sell-on and buy-out clauses.
Certification
By attending this session, you will receive an exclusive Sports Law Hub Digital Badge verifying your advanced training on football transfer law. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile with just a single click.
Master football transfer law: stay ahead of FIFA regulations and protect your contracts and organization.
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