Bosman ruling

The Bosman ruling was a 1995 decision by the European Court of Justice that changed professional football transfers in Europe. It struck down rules that limited players' ability to move freely between clubs once their contracts ended, especially within the European Union. The ruling gave players more freedom to choose their new club without facing restrictions or needing a transfer fee if their contract expired. This increased players' bargaining power and transformed transfer negotiations, making the football transfer market more flexible and fair for athletes.