die Ablösesumme
Translation
transfer fee, buyout fee, redemption amount
Examples
Der Verein zahlte eine hohe Ablösesumme.
The club paid a high transfer fee.
Die Ablösesumme für den Spieler ist unbekannt.
The transfer fee for the player is unknown.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sb.)) to pay/demand (sth.) (for sb.) The club is paying a high transfer fee for the player.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Transfergebühr, Abfindung
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) + 'lösen' (to release/dissolve) + 'Summe' (sum). A sum of money to release someone from a contract.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'sum' ('Summe') required to 'loosen' or 'release' ('lösen') a player from their contract.