Transfer of a Professional Player

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for transferring professional players between clubs. It covers how to search for a player, initiate a transfer request, and complete the transfer process. Following these It highlights the importance of verifying player information and managing transfers between clubs.

Richard Currie
36 steps
3 minutes

Irishfa

In [MyComet](https://comet.irishfa.com/mycomet), click on **My Club**

Select the **Players** tab

Click on **New registration**

Enter the mandatory search information for the player you want to transfer, which are Family Name & Date of Birth

Then click on **Search**

If the player does not appear in the **Select Person** section, you should follow the steps outlined in the [Register a Professional Player (Not Previously Registered in NI)](https://scribehow.com/viewer/Register_a_Professional_Player_Not_Previously_Registered_in_NI__M_dLSTz8Ryqh3kzmrIhAEw) guide. If the player does appear in the **Select Person section** but has no Active Registrations listed, you should follow the [Register an Unattached Player (Previously Registered in NI)](https://scribehow.com/viewer/Register_an_Unattached_Professional_Player_Previously_Registered_in_NI__ujFKl5xqS_SSmQzKSCbHDw) guide.

If the player appears in the **Select Person** section, and has an Active Registration listed, click on their name followed by **Next** to request a transfer.

Choose the relevant **Registration Type** from the dropdown list.

This diagram provides guidance on which registration type you should choose.

Choose **Professional** from the Level dropdown list

Choose **Football** from the Discipline dropdown list

Click on **Save**

If there is a transfer fee (fixed, conditional, or sell on) agreed between the player's previous club and their new club, select **Yes** and continue following the steps. If there is no transfer fee agreed, select **No** and proceed to step 28.

Select **Yes - I will upload transfer agreement and enter details**

Then click on **Save**

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement to upload ID for each registered player.

In the **Person Documents** section, click on the add **ID Document/Passport** icon

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **ID Document/Passport** file on your device

Then click on the **Registration Form** icon

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **Transfer of a Professional Player Form** file on your device

Click on **Next** to save the registration status as ENTERED

Click on **Enter transfer details**

Click on the **Transfer Agreement** icon.

A **Transfer Agreement** is a document that explains the details of a player’s move from one club to another, including how much the transfer will cost and how the payments will be made. Alongside this, the [**PS03 - Transfer of a Professional Player**](https://www.irishfa.com/media/62219/transfer-of-a-professional-player-ps03.pdf) form is the official Irish FA form that both clubs need to fill out and sign. It’s the paperwork that makes the transfer official and allows the player to be properly moved from one club to the other. Please note, only PDF files can be uploaded in this section.

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **Transfer Agreement** file on your device.

Then click on **Add Transfer Fee**

Choose the appropriate transfer fee from the **Type** dropdown list

Enter the amount of the transfer fee

Click on **Save**

Then click on **Add Instalment**

Enter the details of the instalment(s)

Then click on **Save**

Repeat steps 21 - 23 if you are adding multiple instalments

Click on the **Details** tab

Click on **Add Contract**

Enter the mandatory contract information

Then click on **Save**

Click on the **Contract** tab

In the **Documents** section, click on the **Contract** icon

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **Standard Professional Contract** file on your device

Any additional documentation such as an 'Option to Extend Contract Letter' relating to the contract should be uploaded in the **Documents** section using the add **Other** icon.

Click on the current status icon and select **SUBMIT**

Click on the **tick** icon to change the registration status.

Due to the player already having a **CONFIRMED** status registration at another club, your registration will change to **SUBMITTED**. The IrishFA will then review the documentation and will **TERMINATE** the player's Contract and Registration at their previous club, and will **CONFIRM** the new Contract and Registration if everything is in order. If not, the contract will be returned to the club for resubmission.

Transfer of a Professional Player

Richard Currie
36 steps
3 minutes

Irishfa

In [MyComet](https://comet.irishfa.com/mycomet), click on **My Club**

Select the **Players** tab

Click on **New registration**

Enter the mandatory search information for the player you want to transfer, which are Family Name & Date of Birth

Then click on **Search**

If the player appears in the **Select Person** section, and has an Active Registration listed, click on their name followed by **Next** to request a transfer.

Choose the relevant **Registration Type** from the dropdown list.

This diagram provides guidance on which registration type you should choose.

Choose **Professional** from the Level dropdown list

Choose **Football** from the Discipline dropdown list

Click on **Save**

Select **Yes - I will upload transfer agreement and enter details**

Then click on **Save**

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement to upload ID for each registered player.

In the **Person Documents** section, click on the add **ID Document/Passport** icon

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **ID Document/Passport** file on your device

Then click on the **Registration Form** icon

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **Transfer of a Professional Player Form** file on your device

Click on **Next** to save the registration status as ENTERED

Click on **Enter transfer details**

Click on the **Transfer Agreement** icon.

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **Transfer Agreement** file on your device.

Then click on **Add Transfer Fee**

Choose the appropriate transfer fee from the **Type** dropdown list

Enter the amount of the transfer fee

Click on **Save**

Then click on **Add Instalment**

Enter the details of the instalment(s)

Then click on **Save**

Repeat steps 21 - 23 if you are adding multiple instalments

Click on the **Details** tab

Click on **Add Contract**

Enter the mandatory contract information

Then click on **Save**

Click on the **Contract** tab

In the **Documents** section, click on the **Contract** icon

Click on **Choose** and navigate to the **Standard Professional Contract** file on your device

Any additional documentation such as an 'Option to Extend Contract Letter' relating to the contract should be uploaded in the **Documents** section using the add **Other** icon.

Click on the current status icon and select **SUBMIT**

Click on the **tick** icon to change the registration status.