Archer to Sheff United Confirmed

[Colin Warnek]

Going in my FPL team.

 

[Zoophonic]

I know I think it’s obviously great he’s got premier league football. But as you say, it’s gonna be a tough old season for him. More than likely see the best of him next season once they are inevitably relegated.

if there is a buy back clause he will be back at Villa when they are relegated.

 

[TeaCider]

if there is a buy back clause he will be back at Villa when they are relegated.

According to Alan Nixon, it's an automatic buy back if they are relegated.

 

[Zoophonic]

According to Alan Nixon, it's an automatic buy back if they are relegated.

Yes so highly likely we won’t see him in the Championship next season.

 

[Diego]

Yes so highly likely we won’t see him in the Championship next season.

Interesting. Worth the gamble from Sheff U then.

 

[Jonathan]

It operates *like* a loan in that feasibly the other club could buy him back after 12 months but equally the parent club could, say if Archer scores something like 10 in 20, negotiate a new contract without a buyback option or with an increased buyback clause. Buyback is likely to be higher than the initial fee so either way they’ll make a profit on him unless he seriously flatters to deceive.

They can't do this. The buy back option is part of the deal made with the selling club, not a clause in the players contract. Renewing his contract won't get rid of it. It's not like a release clause, that are usually at the players request and part of the players contract. The only way to get rid of it would be for both clubs to agree to do so.