Contracts in the world of sports, far from limiting themselves to figures and conditions, often include requests that surprise by their originality. In football there have been agreements so strange that they seem out of a film. From clauses that impose restrictions on the color of footwear to requirements that ensure unusual luxuries, these agreements reveal the most unusual side of signings.
This note covers some of the most striking examples, in which players and clubs have established such peculiar conditions that were marked in history.
The strangest clauses in football history
Stefan Schwarz
When the Swedish footballer arrived at Sunderland In 1999 from Valencia, he claimed to have plans to go to space. The English club signed an agreement that allowed to cancel the contract if he left the planet.
Ronaldinho
The Brazilian, by signing for the Flamengoobtained a condition that allowed him go out to dance at least twice a week Without suffering a penalty.
Samuel Eto’o
The Cameroonian striker demanded Anzhi Makhachkala to provide you with A private jet to fly daily From Moscow to the training center.
Nastasic Matija
The Serbian, after signing with the Schalkehe was forced to use only adidas ankle bootsdespite having a medical note that justified its need to use Nike.
Mario Balotelli
The Italian striker, known for his controversial behavior, included in his contract with the Liverpool A “good behavior” condition to avoid excesses in their behavior.
Philippe Coutinho
To sign the Brazilian, the Barcelona He had to face an agreement stipulated that, If the club hired another Liverpool player Before 2020, it was due pay an extra sum of 89 million pounds.
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Giuseppe Queen
The German striker demanded that a house will be built for each year of contract. The clause was fulfilled curiously, since the club gave him a house made with Lego every season.
Dennis Bergkamp
The Arsenal icon had in its contract the prohibition of traveling by plane due to your panic for turbulence. Given this situation, the Dutchman moved to the visitor matches in his vehicle.
Roberto Firmino
He Liverpoolto retain the Brazilian striker, he included in his contract two clauses: one by If the interested club was not arsenal and another that set a termination of 98 million euros.
Spencer Prior
In the Cardiff of 2001, the English footballer was forced to dietaccording to contract, Lamb testicles with lemon and parsley saucea demand imposed by the president of the club.
Rafael van der Vaart
During his career in the Real Betis In 2015, the Dutch midfielder had to meet the condition of Do not wear red sports shoesa decision imposed by the club’s board.
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Neil Ruddock
The former English defender, recognized for his overweight problems, had to pay a 10% of his salary if he exceeded 98 kilosa condition established by the Crystal Palace.
Rolf-Christel Guié-Mien
The Congolese midfielder, when signing for the Eintrachtasked the club to cover The cost of a kitchen course for his wifeto ensure that your diet was adequate.
Romeo Castelen
The Dutchman closed one of the most unusual contracts when agreed would be paid per minute of play. If he did not participate in the game, he did not charge a penny.
Robert Lewandowski
Before almost joining Real Madrid in 2014, the Polish striker had a clause in his contract with the Borussia Dortmund that It forbade him to practice risk sports As a skiing, motorcycle or launching in parachute.
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Keisuke Honda
Japanese, signing with Botafogo In January 2020, he included in his agreement the requirement of Receive a armored vehicle to face insecurity from Rio de Janeiro.
Moise Kean
During the renewal of the contract with the Juventus In June 2017, the Italinao footballer was involved in a controversy when His father claimed a tractor. The agreement promised agricultural machinery, but finally the club could not meet the demand due to lack of budget.
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