This archive report was first published on 15 May 2020.
On May 15, 2020, the Premier League announced that its 20 clubs had unanimously agreed to allow short-term contract extensions for players whose deals were due to expire on June 30.
According to a statement released by the Premier League, the decision was made to ensure that clubs complete the season with the same squad they had available prior to the suspension of the campaign.
"At Monday's shareholders' meeting, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to be allowed to enter into short-term contract extensions with players whose deals are due to expire on 30 June of this year," the statement read.
Richard Masters, the Premier League chief executive, added, "Players can extend their contracts beyond 30 June until the end of the season, but it must be agreed by both parties."
Clubs and players have until June 23 to agree on extensions.
As part of the Premier League's plan to resume the season, British elite and professional athletes are allowed to resume performance training under new guidance published on Wednesday.
The Premier League has consulted players and managers over a planned resumption in training next week.
