Loan players in quarantine: Six matches against parent clubs in July

Published on: 29 May 2020

The situation for players on loan in LaLiga Santander could end up becoming a challenging matter.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga, in addition to FIFA, have put in place the necessary mechanisms so that players and clubs can extend the deals which had been scheduled to end on June 30 until the end of the season, by mutual agreement.

If a player is not interested in this arrangement, he could opt against it and Spanish legislation would back him.

However, such a scenario is unlikely to unfold being as the attitude of all parties has been one of cooperation in order for the season to conclude smoothly.

It could be easier for such cases to occur with players who have agreed to move on to other clubs and thus would not want to risk getting injured.

LaLiga Santander loan players

A total of 30 LaLiga Santander footballers are playing for other teams this season

If the division resumes as planned, up to six players stand to face their parent clubs beyond the original contract date.

Real Betis vs Villarreal: Alfonso Pedraza is on loan from the Yellow Submarine.

Leganes vs Real Madrid: Oscar Rodriguez could face Los Blancos.

Sevilla vs Mallorca: Alejandro Pozo is on loan with the islanders from Julen Lopetegui's men.

Leganes vs Sevilla: Bryan Gil, Ibrahim Amadou, Roque Mesa and Juan Soriano are on loan from the Andalusians.

Real Betis vs Alaves: Victor Camarasa and Isma are on loan from Los Verdiblancos.

Osasuna vs Getafe: Enric Gallego is on loan from Jose Bordalas' team.

Other curious cases

Barcelona could, in theory, call back Marc Cucurella from Getafe, who will play against Real Madrid, although it is unlikely.

Valencia could weaken fellow Champions League contenders Getafe, by recalling Jason.

Villarreal could do similar to Valencia, who are also competing for a European place, by recalling Jaume Costa.

Real Madrid could damage Real Sociedad and Sevilla if they were to ask Martin Odegaard and Sergio Reguilon to return to the capital.

The position of FIFA and the RFEF

FIFA has established a framework, while respecting the laws of each country, for this issue which is based on three points.

If a contract expires on the original end date of the season, that expiration would have to be extended until the new end date is established.

If a contract begins on the original start date of the next season, that start should be postponed until the new start date is established for the next campaign.

In the event of overlapping seasons, unless all parties agree, the previous club will be given priority to complete the season in order to safeguard the integrity of the competitions.

The RFEF's position is not too different to FIFA's.

"The regulatory changes have been approved, according to FIFA, so that loan deals can be extended for as long as the season is extended and there are no problems," an RFEF statement read.

"It is approved in the general regulations and also by FIFA.

"Of course, if any player understands that this framework does not fit their interests, they are free to go against it but the mechanisms for the season to end normally are already in place."

Source: m.allfootballapp.com

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