If you want clubs to be able to terminate easily then it's only right that players can move on easily too. The contract protects both parties.Believe this where much resentment builds up about wage. Surely there are professional standards he has to meet as a footballer. I know if I don't do mandatory courses every year and required accredited learning hours that's me contraving the terms and conditions of my job, and my employer is within their rights to serve me notice.