Professional players' union FIFPRO has warned footballers of the dangers of signing with clubs in China, Turkey, Greece and several other countries this summer due to 'systematic and widespread contract violations'.

The Chinese Football Association said in April that clubs that failed to settle all outstanding wages by December 31 would be relegated or expelled, with Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic the latest to drop due to mounting debts. .

Chongqing players had shared an open letter on social media in May saying they had not been paid.

FIFPRO said non-payment of wages was also a recurring problem for players in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Romania and Turkey, while second-tier clubs in Greece often cease operations without honoring debts.

Research published by the Greek players' union (PSAP) in December showed that clubs in the country owed more than €25 million in unpaid wages to players.

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Telegraph

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