Release clauses have become more common in the modern game. They are included in contracts, usually at the behest of agents, so that players can leave if a certain price is met.

In Spain, every professional footballer has one due to the employment laws in the country, while they are also prevalent in Germany.

Premier League clubs make use of them less frequently but there is one player on our list today who plays his football in the English top flight.

Press the next page as we name five stars with release clauses which can be activated during the 2025 summer transfer window.