transfer market

The "transfer market" is a crucial aspect of professional sports, particularly in football, involving the buying and selling of players between teams.

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Definition

B2Professional Sports

(technical)The system by which athletes are bought and sold between teams, including the financial transactions involved.

Example

  • The transfer market heats up during the summer as teams look to strengthen their squads.

B2Professional Sports

(technical)The period when teams are permitted to buy, sell, or loan players under official regulations.

Example

  • The club made several key acquisitions during the winter transfer market.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "transfer market":

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