The hidden ‘Transfer Levy’ of a Premier League deal gave lower league players a share of £50 million last year
Getty Images | General view of match action at Northern Gas and Power Stadium, home stadium of Hartlepool United during the Sky Bet League Two match between Hartlepool United and Doncaster Rovers at Victoria Park on May 6, 2017 in Hartlepool, England. Players from lower leagues than the Premier League do also benefit when big transfers are done.
All transfer deals create a big pot of cash year after year which secures the future for those who play the game.
Every transfer in the EPL subject to a 4 per cent levy.
13 June 2019 - 12:43 PM
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