I think it is all about the contract. In my opinion a player is signing a contract. If he does not perform he can get replaced, if he wants to leave and there is not exit clause, well then this is on the player's manager. It is obviously bad for both parties if a player wants to leave but the club does not let him as the club has to pay a player that is still in the club but I think in recent times the club side lost a lot of power.

One example I remember was the move from Dembele from Dortmund to Barca. The player stopped showing up to practice and in my opinion this is a not toleratable behavior. If hs current employer does want him to fullfil the contract then he has to fullfil the contract.

At least that is how I see it right now :)

Great article once again!