The Athletic FC Podcast
New Premier League financial rules explained
May 2, 2024
Matt Slater, The Athletic's senior football news reporter, explains the concept of 'anchoring' and answers questions about Premier League's proposed new spending controls. They delve into the motivations, opposition, and potential legal actions regarding the implementation of a hard spending limit in the league.
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- Premier League clubs are considering a hard spending limit tied to the income of the lowest-earning club, known as 'Anchoring', aiming to create a top-to-bottom cost control structure.
- The proposed spending cap would restrict clubs to spend five times the central Premier League revenues earned by the lowest-earning club, targeting big clubs to ensure financial sustainability and competitive balance.
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Premier League Clubs Moving Towards Hard Spending Limit
Premier League clubs are considering a hard spending limit tied to the income of the lowest earning side in the top flight. This new proposal called 'Anchoring' is meant to work in conjunction with existing squad cost rules and UEFA financial fair play. It aims to cap what ambitious clubs can spend, creating a top-to-bottom cost control structure.
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