It's a figure put into the contract whereby if a club makes an offer of that amount, then it automatically releases the player.

A lot of clubs do what's called a one plus one. So they'll, they'll have the option for the club to trigger the second year.

Signing a contract is simply all about financial security. Professional football is all about recruitment.

speaking to the clubs on your behalf, drumming up interest, trying to get you the best deal possible, trying to secure endorsement deals

You have to have passed the FIFA exam to be an agent with FIFA and then therefore also to be an agent with your relevant FA.

FIFA licensed agent Tom Peace recently featured on Podcast 'PlayerBacker' for its first episode (EP01: The Agent).