C.1(j)(iii) Within 7 days of the first Saturday in May, or the date of the last
competitive Match of the Club’s first team, whichever is the later, the Club
must give notice in writing to the Player indicating that either the Club
offers a re-engagement or, if appropriate, exercises any option contained
in the agreement.
(iv) If the notice offers re-engagement it must specify the period which
the Club is prepared to agree and the terms and conditions to apply,
which must be the same or not less favourable overall than those which
applied during the initial period of employment – or the option period (if
applicable).
(v) The Player must notify in writing the Club holding the registration within
28 days of receipt of the said notice whether or not the offer of reengagement
is accepted.
(vi) If the offer is rejected the Player is immediately free to negotiate with
another Club.
(vii) If the Player does not reply in writing to the offer of re-engagement then
at the expiry of a period of 28 days, the Player is free to negotiate with
another Club.
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