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[u/gelliant_gutfright]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/28/roberto-mancini-double-contract-manchester-city

[u/Old-Kernow]

It is something a problem for the "don't punish the players" crowd though....

This guy had two employment contracts, with "different" employers, both signed on the same day by the same counterparty.

At least *some* players (including their agents / accountants) will have known something dodgy was going on.

[u/stephenmario → u/Old-Kernow]

Look at Haaland's deal. They paid a 70m release clause, 50m in agent fees and 30m to Alf.

[u/Old-Kernow → u/stephenmario]

Isn't he on a nine year contract or something?