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Assignment clauses in player contracts are the mechanism by which a team can transfer the contract to another team, effectively enabling a trade of the player. When the contract rights are assigned to a new team, that team assumes the obligations and benefits of the contract, which is how a player moves from one club to another through a trade. The other options serve different purposes: a trade clause typically deals with whether a trade can occur or requires consent; an option clause gives a future choice to extend or renew the contract; a performance clause ties terms or bonuses to achieving specific on-field results rather than transferring the contract.