MANCHESTER, England (AP) — All players from overseas seeking to join Premier League clubs are set to be subject to points-based criteria for work permits after Britain’s departure from the European Union is complete.
Currently, only players from outside of the European single market have to meet certain soccer-specific immigration requirements. But new regulations are required because clubs will no longer have the unrestricted ability to sign players from the continent after the transition period for Britain’s divorce from the EU.
The English Football Association disclosed in its annual financial report on Tuesday plans for a points-based system for the Premier League, which had wanted a way of maintaining the status quo.