'If you want to know and understand how football really works, this is the book for you.' Guillem Balague
'A myth-busting and hugely entertaining look at the ever more complex machinations of the beautiful game. Essential.' Raphael Honigstein
'A must-read for football fans.' Freddie Ljungberg
Insightful, enlightening and thought-provoking, leading Premier League lawyer Daniel Geey lifts the lid on the inner workings of modern football.
What really happens inside a club on transfer deadline day? Are football agents overpaid? Which club put a clause forbidding space travel into a midfielder's contract? And which team's players can never wear red boots?
Whether it is a manager being sacked, a star player transfer, billion-pound television rights negotiations or a controversial club takeover, leading football lawyer Daniel Geey has all the insight. With an accessible and thoughtful perspective, and featuring expert contributions, Done Deal explores the issues that shape the modern game, providing football fans with a fresh and authoritative look at all off-field football matters.
Done Deal : An Insider's Guide to Football Contracts, Multi-Million Pound Transfers and Premier League Big Business
Description
Table of Contents
Foreword by Gianluca Vialli
The changing game
1. The football ecosystem
2. Player transfers and contracts
3. Agents
4. Clubs
5. Youth development
6. Managers
7. Footballers and managers behaving badly
8. The global game
9. Football broadcasting
Extra time
About the author
Acknowledgements
Index
Author Description
Review quote
It's a pleasure to work with Daniel and he has a great understanding of the football industry. His book should be a must read for football fans. Freddie Ljungberg Required reading... Done Deal does a full and comprehensive job of explaining the myriad complexities behind the game's biggest transfer deals... An enlightening read on finances at football's top tables. FourFourTwo Fascinating, brilliant and mind-boggling at times, this book takes you behind the scenes of football. What happens on the pitch is only part of the story. Done Deal is essential reading if you want to get close to the full picture. -- Tony Evans, Evening Standard and ESPN Done Deal is a testament not only to Daniel's vast knowledge on his subject, but also to his ability to present even the most complex ideas in a clear and vivid way. -- Gianluca Vialli One of the most sought-after advisers for players, agents and clubs. Financial Times A myth-busting and hugely entertaining look at the ever more complex machinations of the beautiful game. Essential. -- Raphael Honigstein If you want to know and understand how football really works, this is the book for you. -- Guillem Balague