Explained in plain English
What is an option to buy?
An option to buy is a clause in a loan agreement giving the receiving club the right to purchase the player permanently for a pre-agreed fee before the loan expires. If Paulo Bernardo impresses during his time in Poland, Gornik Zabrze can choose to sign the 24-year-old midfielder on a permanent contract.
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