What is a pre-contract in football & when can players sign them? Soccer transfer term explained

For any of those running down their current deals, opportunities are there to speak with suitors before hitting free agency ...
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Pre-contract agreements - why are they different in NI?

They have become part and parcel of the January transfer window over recent years - pre-contract agreements. Deals made mid-season between clubs for the transfer of players nearing the end of their ...

McPake pre-contract 'another good bit of business'

We asked for your thoughts after Hearts confirmed the pre-contract signing of St Johnstone winger Josh McPake. Here's what some of you said: Colin: He has done his journeyman stuff, presumably ...

Hearts agree pre-contract with Uganda forward Mato

Uganda and Vargar forward Rogers Mato signs a pre-contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian ...
The New York Times

Tottenham trigger Son contract extension

Tottenham Hotspur have triggered the option to extend captain Son Heung-min’s contract until 2026. The 32-year-old’s existing deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, meaning he ...
The New York Times

Kieran Tierney to stay at Arsenal for rest of season before joining Celtic in summer

Kieran Tierney will spend the rest of the season at Arsenal before joining Celtic in the summer after agreeing a pre-contract deal with the Scottish club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen for the ...

Hearts confirm pre-contract signing of Josh McPake

Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the signing of Josh McPake. The St Johnstone forward has signed for the Scottish Premiership league leaders on a pre-contract agreement. The 24-year-old will join ...