'De Bruyne kan Man City straks transfervrij verlaten'

2. City players could argue that club has acted in a way that has destroyed their ability to play in UEFA Champions League for 2 seasons.

— John Mehrzad (@JohnMehrzadLaw) February 15, 2020

5. UK employment law would, I suspect, look favourably on player’s arguments if they resigned as City’s conduct (again subject to CAS appeal) has deprived them of playing in champs league - and it can be safely assumed achieving related bonus payments.

— John Mehrzad (@JohnMehrzadLaw) February 15, 2020

End. In reality, money talks. City players unlikely to walk out of lucrative contracts or become embroiled in legal battles. But their agents can now demand hefty guaranteed payments/renegotiated contracts for players to stay. City may have little option but to agree.

— John Mehrzad (@JohnMehrzadLaw) February 15, 2020

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