Financial Solutions For Sport.

International payments, currency management, funding and specialist connections for the people and organisations behind sport.

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Who We Support

Professional Athletes

International earnings, property purchases, financial planning and preparation for life beyond sport.

Clubs & Football Organisations

FX, payments, treasury, banking, funding and financial support around transfers, commercial activity and international operations.

Owners & Investors

Cross-border acquisitions, capital movement, funding introductions and ongoing treasury support.

Agencies & Intermediaries

International payments, client support, currency management and a trusted referral network.

Sporting Directors & Executives

Access to specialist solutions around recruitment, investment, governance and strategic financial planning.

Sports Businesses

Payments, collections, FX risk management, funding and international growth support.

What Orbis Provides

International Payments & FX

Multi-currency payments and collections, competitive exchange rates and a dedicated team for high-value and time-sensitive transfers.

Currency Risk Management

Practical strategies designed to protect budgets and future commitments from adverse currency movements, without speculation.

Funding & Capital Solutions

Access to funding, commercial finance, bridging and capital solutions through our trusted lender network.

International Banking

Multi-currency account solutions, collections infrastructure and support for complex cross-border payment flows.

Investment & Transaction Support

Financial infrastructure around club acquisitions, investment activity, property transactions and international capital movement.

A Connected Sports Network

Access to specialist partners across compliance, player intelligence, property, careers, advisory and professional football.

The Hidden Cost Behind A Football Transfer

A club agrees a €12m transfer fee, payable in three €4m instalments over 24 months. At the point the deal is signed, the club budgets at £1 = €1.1700.

If GBP/EUR falls by 3% to 1.1349 before any instalment is paid, and remains at that rate, the sterling cost rises from approximately £10.26m to £10.57m. That is an unbudgeted cost of around £317k.

Orbis can help map the payment schedule, establish the club’s currency exposure and put appropriate financial infrastructure in place to create greater cost certainty around each instalment.

A €12m Transfer. A Changing Sterling Cost.

Original budget £10.26m
After the rate movement £10.57m
Unbudgeted cost +£317k

Funding The Timing, Not Just The Transfer

A club has an £8m transfer payment due now, while a contracted £10m commercial or broadcasting receipt is expected in 120 days.

The issue is a timing gap, not necessarily a lack of underlying value. Without the right structure, the club may need to disrupt operating cash flow or delay other planned activity.

Orbis can map the payment timetable, cash flow gap and supporting receivables or assets, then introduce the club to appropriate specialist funding providers.

Connecting The Payment Timetable.

Due now £8m Transfer payment
Expected in 120 days £10m Contracted receipt

120-day cash flow gap

Our Partners

Lagom Sports Compliance

Football governance, risk, compliance and anti-financial-crime advisory.

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ScoutDecision

Software for football scouts, agents & coaches.

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Chalmers Sports Advisory

Advisory at the intersection of sport and business.

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Frater Property Partners

Athlete property planning and investment support.

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LAPS

Career and transition support for current and former elite athletes.

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Association Of Sporting Directors

Global network for sporting directors and technical leaders.

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The PFA

Career and transition support for current and former professional footballers.

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Contact Us

For a quote, consult or more information, get in touch with our friendly team today.


London Office

+44 0 203 918 5620
info@orbis-exchange.co.uk

Dubai Office

+971 54 287 0072
enquiries@orbis-exchange.ae