January transfer window thrown into chaos by confusion over Fifa agent rules
The January transfer window has been thrown into chaos less than 48 hours before it opens, as Fifa has advised a temporary suspension of its reform of football agent regulations. The decision is even putting major deals in jeopardy, as clubs attempt to work out which system applies and what drafts of paperwork to do.
The development comes after a German court ruled that an injunction applied to all of the European Union, forcing Fifa to reconsider its stance and lodge an appeal.
The main problem arises because federations had been working towards a new licensing system that, for example, issued a series of guidelines based on the expected changes and understands that member associations were left surprised by the temporary suspension.
