Quote ="Paul Youane"How do you release somebody from a fixed term contract.
The players will have agreed to be released because it suited them.'"
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There's also a report from a sports lawyer that the players could make a straight forward claim against Leicester for compensation / damages (although it doesn't say whether or not they intend to pursue this avenue).