What are buy-back clauses? How do they work and major examples

The transfer window is now in its final week but there may yet be some big deals to come before it shuts until January. Chelsea, of course, have been the Premier League’s most active club, while the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City have opted for a more low-key window.

Several deals, including Manchester United’s recent sale of winger Facundo Pellistri to Panathinaikos, have included buy-back clauses. These are particularly popular for clubs letting young players with significant potential leave.

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