How do soccer players protect their assets when changing countries?
La ventana estival del mercado de fichajes futbolístico internacional cerró sus puertas el pasado 1 de septiembre con 12.575 operaciones entre clubes de las principales competiciones, que arrojaron un saldo total superior a los 8.510 millones de euros. Un mercado condicionado por la disputa del Mundial, tras el que 267 de sus participantes cambiaron de equipo. Pero, además del aspecto deportivo,…
The international football transfer market closed on September 1 with 12,575 operations and a total of over €8,510 million. 267 players who participated in the World Cup changed teams. When changing clubs, especially to a different country, footballers must consider factors that affect their assets, including tax implications. Javier Arizmendi, former player and current investment advisor, and Beatriz Millán, tax expert, highlight the importance of considering tax criteria in both the country of origin and destination when planning payments and assessing risks.
The tax situation can influence a player's decision, as seen in the case of Rodri, who chose to play for FC Barcelona over Real Madrid for sporting reasons, despite the Comunidad de Madrid offering greater tax advantages.
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