Transfer Tactics & Talent Pipelines – The UK Angle with Alex Hood ⚽ | #FragomenFC - Ep. 10
July 25, 2025

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In this episode, Fragomen FC hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Manager Alexander Hood (London, United Kingdom)—an ardent Aston Villa fan, for a deep dive into:
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- How post-Brexit immigration rules are reshaping EPL transfers;
- Why Club World Cup appearances now matter for UK visas;
- The growing importance of homegrown talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup;
- Player care and the UK’s edge in global talent retention; and
- The rapid rise of international transfers into the Women’s Super League.
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This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of global football and immigration policy.
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