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[quote=Anonymous]FIFA transfer rules is an area where most American parents just don't have the knowledge or experience and the rules are pretty clear. Under 18, an international transfer is not allowed unless the player qualifies for one of 4 exceptions:

1.      The parents of the player move to the new country for reasons that are not related to football

2.      The player is over 16 years old and is moving within the EU or within EEA territory, in which case the new club has to (a) provide the player with adequate football education, (b) provide him with academic/school education in addition to his football education, (c) look after the player in the best possible way, and (d) provide the relevant association with proof that the aforementioned requirements are met.  (This is basically boarding and schooling requirement)

3.      Both the player and the club are within 50km of their shared border and the distance between player and club is less than 100km

4.      Five year rule: The player is registering for the first time in another country after having lived in said country for the last five consecutive years

Unless a player is within one of those exceptions, you won't see an international transfer under the age of 18.  When I hear people talking about my kid is going to x academy overseas thinking they will sign with them when their kid is under 18, I literally cringe.

International experiences are great and if a player can get them that is awesome.  But there are realities of football and FIFA that most people just don't understand because they don't have the knowledge or even the reason to acquire the knowledge.
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