The important clause in Harry Wilson’s transfer which could help Liverpool | OneFootball

After 16 years at the club, Harry Wilson has finally completed a permanent move to Fulham. Th 24-year-old was never really handed a chance at Anfield, instead enjoying several loan spells, and a departure has been on the cards for some time.

Now sold, the winger will receive the game time he desires, and Liverpool can add to their summer budget after a piece of transfer genius. Having added a 15% sell-on clause in the £12 million move, Liverpool could make money in the long run from Harry Wilson’s transfer.

It’s not the first time the Reds have included such a clause, either, having done so in 11 of the 16 deals with Michael Edwards as the Sporting Director, as per Maxi Angelo.

The bad news, however, it that, as per James Pearce, due the EFLs strict FFP protocols, payments from Fulham will only begin in 2022.

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Whilst it is frustrating that the payments will only begin in 2022, in the long run the deal represents Michael Edwards’ transfer genius. Time and time again, he manages to strike deals for academy graduates which are beneficial in both the short and long-term.

If Wilson progresses at Fulham and realises his potential, he could gain a big-money move back into the top flight. If that happens, because of the sell-on clause, Liverpool will receive 15% of the fee out of Harry Wilson’s transfer