From Peter Pakeman … VERY timely and relevant comment.
Borussia Dortmund are about to get c.17.5m Euros for Shinji Kagawa. They paid Cerezo 350,000 Euros. This selling Japanese players for peanuts is ludicrous—are the clubs trying to commit suicide?
Why don’t Japanese clubs have sell-on clauses in the contracts?
In England the normal sell-on clause is now 15%. If Cerezo had that in the contract, they would now be picking up over 2.5m Euros, but I’m very doubtful if they will be picking up a penny.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/25/manchester-united-dortmund-shinji-kagawa
It’s very discouraging for the fans in Japan for their clubs to keep on selling the best young players overseas without making the Japanese clubs wealthy.
And …. I see a loan deal has been agreed for Usami to go to Hoffenheim next season. How Gamba could do with him!
Peter
great mailbox!can’t wait to read your rievew of hex hall. i’ve seen it around a lot, but i haven’t had a chance to go out and get it yet.iron king and beautiful creatures both look really good too!