A secondary agreement signed between a player and his club is considered as part of the employment agreement if there is a sufficient link with the employment relationship.
Facts/Procedure
On 7 February 2012, Mr Rochemback (the Player) and Dalian Aerbin FC (the Club) concluded an employment contract, valid from the date of signature until 30 November 2013. On the same day, the Player, the Club and the company Aerbin Investment Co. concluded a “Personal Portrait Right Agreement” (the Image Rights Agreement).
On 27 January 2014, the Player lodged a claim with the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) against the Club, requesting payment of an outstanding amount of USD 952,000, plus 5% interest p.a. as of 30 November 2013. On 25 September 2014, the FIFA DRC ruled that the Club owed the Player EUR 28,500 and...
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