When you enter the portal, the biggest question isn’t just “Who wants me?”, but “Who is covering the cost of my move?”
Before committing, athletes need clarity on whether the new school will step in to cover: Termination fees from your current NIL deals, buyout clauses tied to early termination, outstanding deliverables you still owe a brand, and any additional costs tied to leaving your current program.
These fees can be COSTLY, and if no one negotiates them, the athlete is the one stuck paying.
A new school may want you, but that doesn’t mean they’re automatically covering the financial baggage that comes with your exit. That’s why representation matters: someone has to ask the uncomfortable questions, read the fine print, and make sure the move makes sense on the field and on paper.
If you’re THINKING transfer portal seek assistance.