Zimbabwe: Why Transfer Instalments Are Becoming Football’s Hidden Debt Problem

[New Zimbabwe] Football transfers often look simple from the outside. A club signs a player. The reported fee appears in headlines. Fans react to the number. Some call it a bargain. Others say the club has spent too much. But the real cost is rarely that simple. Many transfer fees are not paid all at once. Clubs often spread payments over several years. This can help them sign players without using all their cash right away. At first, that sounds smart. It gives clubs breathing room. It also helps them build a squad

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