Unilateral Extension Option

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the unilateral extension option, which is a very popular clause in international football. The most relevant decisions of the DRC as well as those of the CAS will be discussed in this regard. The use of unilateral extension options is quite problematic in international football. The DRC is of the opinion that the clauses generally have a disputable validity and are not valid since they excessively restrict the freedom of the player. In this chapter the conditions derived from the jurisprudence, under which this clause can be considered as valid, will be outlined and brought to the readers' attention.