[Albion] New contract for Evan Ferguson - signed until 2028

[Hove Lagoonery]

I'm a bit worried. A new contract is often a prelude to a big money transfer, no?

 

[Si Gull]

Great news!

 

[Springal]

A new contract is excellent news. Well done Evan, you richly deserve it.

On the signing for 8 years. Obviously this is unconfirmed, and very well might not be true in this instance, but did I remember the story correctly that UEFA / FIFA have changed the rules so that amortisation can now happen over a maximum of 5 years, however this will only apply for contracts signed after the end of this season, meaning that if you can get a long term contract signed before July, you can “take advantage” of this rule as Chelsea have?

Amortisation is to do with applying the transfer fee, salary is just spread over the term anyway but doesn’t really affect FFP

 

[Weststander]

Brilliant news, better than a new signing.

 

[Charles 'Charley' Charles]

A new contract is excellent news. Well done Evan, you richly deserve it.

On the signing for 8 years. Obviously this is unconfirmed, and very well might not be true in this instance, but did I remember the story correctly that UEFA / FIFA have changed the rules so that amortisation can now happen over a maximum of 5 years, however this will only apply for contracts signed after the end of this season, meaning that if you can get a long term contract signed before July, you can “take advantage” of this rule as Chelsea have?

That's true, however in this case there is nothing to amortise as there is no transfer fee. Or that's how I understand, a £100 a week is a £100 a week whether 1, 2 or 20 years.

 

[Stat Brother]

Out on loan?

 

[ozzygull]

I'm a bit worried. A new contract is often a prelude to a big money transfer, no?

I would imagine he was on a young players contract and they are bringing in line with other senior player. Would be my guess any way.

 

[aolstudios]

Veltman is out of contract in June.

With a years option?

 

[Guinness Boy]

I'm a bit worried. A new contract is often a prelude to a big money transfer, no?

Only if you're Fabrizio Romano.

 

[Stat Brother]

Only if you're Fabrizio Romano.

No I'm Fabrizio Romano.

 

[Bold Seagull]

With a years option?

Supposedly, but not yet announced that is happening.

 

[Bold Seagull]

No I'm Fabrizio Romano.

I'm Fabrizio Romano

and so is my wife.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

That's true, however in this case there is nothing to amortise as there is no transfer fee. Or that's how I understand, a £100 a week is a £100 a week whether 1, 2 or 20 years.

Yes that's certainly true.

Also remembering that Evan came through our youth ranks since the age of 15, so amortisation of fee not so much the issue in this example.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I'm a bit worried. A new contract is often a prelude to a big money transfer, no?

Better than no contract and a small money transfer anyway!

 

[dazzer6666]

I would imagine he was on a young players contract and they are bringing in line with other senior player. Would be my guess any way.

This……went from an U18 contract to an adult ‘squad’ contract on his 18th birthday I would think, now being upgraded to ‘first team regular’ contract……..

 

[Ali_rrr]

Veltman is out of contract in June.

I think he is exploring his options. He spoke to Dutch media a couple of weeks ago saying he's happy here but isn't ruling out a move to Spain or Italy.

I imagine it depends if we get into Europe or not. I suppose he also wants guarantees of first team football.

 

[blockhseagull]

Supposedly, but not yet announced that is happening.

I’d imagine that’s because we are trying to negotiate a multi year deal rather than just exercising the one year option at this stage.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I wonder what @Mustafa II ’s take on this is?

 

[Oh_aye]

I'm a bit worried. A new contract is often a prelude to a big money transfer, no?

Or a reward for a new role in the squad and security for both parties.

Or a sign that everyone's happy.

Or a long term career at the same club.

 

[schmunk]

I wonder what @Mustafa II ’s take on this is?