El Confidencial has published an in-depth report on one of the trends reshaping the transfer market: the growing negotiating power of players entering the final year of their contracts, and how the renewal of football’s biggest stars may, in practice, become the equivalent of paying a new transfer fee.
In this context, our CEO, Toni Roca, contributed to the report by providing his legal perspective on a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common in international football: the rise of renewal bonuses and the shifting balance of power in negotiations between clubs and players.
You can read the full article here: https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/2026-08-05/vinicius-renovacion-fichajes-futbol_4400157
We would like to thank El Confidencial for giving Himnus the opportunity to provide its legal insight into an issue that will undoubtedly shape the future of the transfer market and contractual negotiations in professional football.
At Himnus, we will continue to share our legal expertise to help clubs, agents and players navigate the new challenges arising from the evolution of the international football industry.