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TELLES provided legal advice on the international transfer of Roger Fernandes to Al Ittihad FC.

TELLES provided legal advice on the transfer of football player Roger Fernandes from SC Braga to Al Ittihad FC in Saudi Arabia.

Regarding the transaction, SC Braga stated in an official press release:
“SC Braga announces that it has reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad FC (Saudi Arabia) for the permanent transfer of Roger Fernandes for €34.5 million, of which €32 million is fixed and €2.5 million is related to collective and individual objectives.”

This transfer represents a record amount in the history of SC Braga, highlighting the deal's relevance and international dimension. The legal advice was led by José Gomes Mendes, head of TELLES' Sports Law team.

Through this process, TELLES has reinforced its commitment to providing highly specialised legal advice in the sports sector. The firm supports clubs, federations, associations, players, coaches, agents and investors in contractual, commercial, regulatory and disciplinary matters, drawing on its in-depth knowledge of the national and international market.

Picture caption: From left to right: Federico Pastorello (Football Agent), Franc Carbó Pujol (Head of Strategy and Football Operations at Al-Ittihad Club), Roger Fernandes ( Football Player), Domingos Soares de Oliveira (CEO of Al-Ittihad Club), Eusébio Fernandes (Football Agent) and José Gomes Mendes (Head of the Sports Law Team at TELLES).

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