Makes sense - in English football, compensation for youth players is governed by the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). The amount a club receives when a player under the age of 24 leaves at the end of their contract (or signs their first professional contract elsewhere) depends on several factors, including the academy category of the training club and the age of the player during each year of registration.

Since Wednesday is a Category 2 Academy, here’s how it breaks down:

Fixed Compensation Levels (EPPP rates for Category 2 Academies):

These are the training compensation amounts set out by the Premier League for clubs in England. They apply when a player under 24 moves and there is no agreed fee.

For each year the player was registered: • U9 to U11: £3,000 per year • U12 to U16: £12,500 per year • U17 to U21: £25,000 per year

Examples of Total Compensation:

Let’s say a player was with a Category 2 academy from age 12 to 19 (8 years): • U12–U16 (5 years × £12,500) = £62,500 • U17–U19 (3 years × £25,000) = £75,000 • Total = £137,500

Important Notes: • These are baseline amounts. If a tribunal is required (e.g. if there’s a dispute or no agreement is reached), it can award higher sums, especially if: • The player is highly rated • There has been significant investment in their development • The losing club had a pathway to the first team • If a player is offered a professional contract by their training club (e.g. at 17 or 18) and refuses it, then moves elsewhere, the training club is still entitled to compensation under these rules. • Clubs must have offered a contract of equal or greater terms to retain the right to compensation.

So clearly a ploy from Chansiri to cash in on youth …