Overview

• The Football Association has created new criteria allowing Premier League and Championship clubs to sign up to four international players who previously did not meet the requirements.
• League One and League Two teams can now sign up to two international players who did not previously fit the criteria.
• The change is aimed at giving clubs more access to international talent and encouraging opportunities for English players.
• The new rules take effect with the opening of the summer transfer window.
• The FA hopes the revised policy will benefit both domestic and international players in English football leagues.