Agents Insist On One Year Deal

[HansJoachim]

A lot of agents from South America insist that the player that they are representing and I want to buy, should only have a one year contract. I then have to offer the player a much higher salary to get him to sign a multi-year contract. Is that also the case in real life?

 

[FreakDJ]

I'm not sure about real life, but I suggest trying to add a contract extension clause if you want to have them for longer. Also you can always renew their contract, but if you do get them on a one year, try to offer a new one earlier rather than later incase you can't afford what he wants or he doesn't want to renew.

 

[HansJoachim]

I suggest trying to add a contract extension clause if you want to have them for longer.

I've tried that. The contract extension clause seems to have the same effect as a longer contract: The agent demands a much higher salary for the player he is representing.

 

[FreakDJ]

Well if you can afford it, pay the higher wages, if not, look elsewhere. There is always good cheap talent, hidden in the depths of some teams.

 

[mdmdmd123]

there are many south american agents with low patience & willingness & high fee it's ridiculous, you have to do a deal with them that benefits them if you have the money if you don't then look elsewhere, agents are right ******

 

[Jake]

Offer the agent a higher fee first, its a one off kick in the balls rather than 'x amount' more per week, every week, for 5 years.