Shamrock Rovers CEO Denis Donohoe: Add-on transfer deals best approach until upfront fees rise

Longer-term contracts strengthen Shamrock Rovers’ bargaining power, as exemplified by the Liam Scales transfer fee, but new CEO Donohoe believes the League of Ireland’s reputation continues to be a factor

Manchester City paid Shamrock Rovers €500,000 in 2018 for Gavin Bazunu but will shell out the same again in add-ons for his international progress. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers believe the incremental deal that banks them €1m from Manchester City for Gavin Bazunu will remain the template until League of Ireland players command better upfront fees.

City paid Rovers €500,000 in 2018 for the young goalkeeper but will shell out the same again in add-ons for his international progress.