A departure from a club’s official TMS training category is permissible only in case of a “manifest discrepancy” or administrative error; any separate adjustment of the resulting compensation requires proof that the amount is clearly disproportionate.
Facts and Procedure
Mr. Bilal Abdelrahman Zeeni, a French professional football player born on 21 November 2003 (the Player), was registered with Panathinaikos from 23 January 2020 to 30 June 2024, initially as an amateur until 19 December 2021 and thereafter as a professional. His employment contract, concluded on 21 October 2021 and valid until 30 June 2024, provided for a fixed monthly salary of EUR 726, together with Christmas, Easter and holiday allowances.
On 30 April 2024, Panathinaikos sent the Player a renewal offer for the period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027, proposing improved financial terms. The offer was sent by email and served through a judicial bailiff at the Player’s residence in Koropi, Greece. No agreement was reached and the Player...
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