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Why are buy-back clauses on the rise in football?

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The buy-back clause is now a regular feature in the contracts of young players who are sold.

The selling club agree a fee with the buying club for which they can bring them back down the line.

Manchester United recently sold Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri to Greek side Panathinaikos and have the option to bring him back to Old Trafford in the future.

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