There have previously been reports from Holland that Maarten Paes’ loan to FC Dallas included an auto-buy clause based on games. That number, again according to foreign reports, had been reached and the transfer was scheduled to happen this summer.
Now, Paes’ prior club FC Utrecht has officially announced the transfer of Paes to FC Dallas.
The Paes buy price is reported to be $1.1 million.
Update (6/28/22): FC Dallas has now confirmed their end. According to FCD, the contract is through December 2025 with club options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Update (9/18/24): The length of the contract in the initial press release was apparently incorrect. Paes is signed through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028.
Damn. That’s a lot for a keeper in this league. But I guess you should pay a premium for players that score goals and those who keep them out of your own net.