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Critically, the discussion around fair value and the potential establishment of benchmarks comes to the forefront. Mechanisms like Transfermarkt could provide a basis for evaluating player worth, yet the conversation reveals an overarching urgency for a more standardized approach to intentions and financial dealings in football.
Recognizing that football is not merely about financial transactions but about sporting justification is crucial. Transfers should reflect a player's worth based on skill and market demand—far more than just an arbitrarily assigned figure utilized to facilitate payments between clubs. A focus on sporting merit, rather than just financial maneuvering, should guide how clubs handle transactions moving forward.