In 1996 , Edgar Davids became Europe 's high - profile player to benefit from the ruling , when he moved from Ajax to AC Milan .
Since the ruling came in 1995 , several notable players in European football have benefited from the ruling .
In 1996 , Edgar Davids became European 's high - profile player to benefit from the ruling , when he moved from Ajax to AC Milan .
Since the ruling came in 1995 , several notable players in European football have benefited from the ruling .