Manchester City have included several protective clauses in their agreement to sell Oscar Bobb to Fulham, as the Norwegian attacker prepares to continue his career away from the Premier League champions. The move brings an end to a difficult period for Bobb, who struggled for regular game time for much of the current campaign.
The season has not unfolded as the attacker would have hoped. Opportunities were limited, and Bobb was keen to find a club where he could enjoy more minutes and space to develop his game. That opportunity was unlikely to come at City, particularly following their decision to strengthen the squad further in his position. The arrival of Antoine Semenyo underlined the club’s lack of confidence in Bobb’s ability to fully seize his chances when called upon.
Limited Opportunities at Manchester City
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City’s pursuit of Semenyo was widely viewed as a clear signal to Bobb that his role at the club had diminished. Despite his talent, the Norwegian found it difficult to break into a side packed with attacking options. The competition for places only intensified as the season progressed, leaving Bobb with little prospect of consistent involvement.
With his development requiring regular football, a move away became increasingly inevitable. Bobb was eager to leave in order to reignite his career and ensure that his progress did not stall further. Manchester City, meanwhile, were open to a permanent transfer but remained keen to protect their long-term interests should the player flourish elsewhere.
Fulham Agreement and Key Clauses
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Fulham have now secured Bobb’s signature after closely monitoring his situation. The London club faced competition from Borussia Dortmund, but the German side did not pursue the deal with sufficient conviction. As a result, Fulham were able to reach an agreement with City and convince the attacker that Craven Cottage was the right next step in his career.
According to [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13499252/oscar-bobb-transfer-news-fulham-agree-lb27m-deal-with-man-city-to-sign-norway-forward-following-adama-traore-departure), City has included several notable clauses in the deal. These include a 20 percent sell on clause, ensuring City benefit financially from any future transfer, as well as matching rights should Fulham decide to sell Bobb to another club.
For Fulham, the signing represents an opportunity to add a talented attacker seeking a fresh start. For Bobb, it offers the chance to play regularly and rebuild confidence. For City, the clauses ensure they retain a degree of control over a player they believe could still develop significantly elsewhere.