West Bromwich Albion Misses Out on £5.85m Transfer Fee Due to FIFA Rules
West Bromwich Albion could have earned £5.85m from the transfer of Morgan Rogers, but FIFA's rules prevent them from doing so. The club's financial struggles continue, and this missed opportunity is a significant blow.
Morgan Rogers, a product of West Bromwich Albion's academy, was sold to Manchester City in 2019. He has since become one of the Premier League's best forwards and is currently completing a British-record £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea. West Bromwich Albion could have earned a 5% share of the transfer fee, but FIFA's solidarity contribution rules prevent them from doing so.
Why It Matters for West Bromwich Albion
The club's financial struggles have been well-documented, and this missed opportunity is a significant blow. West Bromwich Albion's academy has produced several talented players, and the club would love to have another Morgan Rogers-type player coming through their ranks.
West Bromwich Albion's financial struggles continue, and the club will need to find ways to improve their financial situation. The missed opportunity to earn £5.85m from the transfer of Morgan Rogers is a significant setback, but the club will need to focus on developing their own players and improving their financial situation.
League standing: 21st in Championship, 51 points, 13 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses from 46 games, recent form LDWWD. Goals this season: 48 scored, 58 conceded (-10 goal difference). Title race: 44 points behind leaders Coventry.
