[26] On 24 October, Sissoko recorded his fourth league goal of the season in a 20 away victory over Lens. German agent Volker Struth has become one of the biggest agents in world football as the principal representative of some of the best German and Bundesliga players. Top 5 clients: Roberto Firmino, Luiz Gustavo, Julian Draxler, Ricardo Rodriguez, Marcel Schmelzer. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. There was a problem. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has spoken to Dembele and is confident that the 135.5m man will sign a new contract. Players representatives wield more power than ever before in the sports history but who boasts the most? Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The English club reportedly offered as much as 12 million for the player and subsequently increased its offer to 15.5 million before president Olivier Sadran declared that Sissoko would not be sold. He signed an aspirant (youth) contract and was placed in the club's under-14 team. [6][109] Although his consistency, passing, and technical ability have been questioned at times in the media,[102][105][108][110][111] he possesses a solid first touch, and has demonstrated significant improvements in terms of his technique and link-up play as his career has progressed; furthermore, he is known for his direct style of play, as well as his ability to transition from defence to attack, charge forward with the ball, and run at defences on counter-attacks, courtesy of his ball-winning ability and positional sense, as well as his speed, dynamism, athleticism, and strength. [89] With France's spot in the play-offs already secured, Sissoko made his first career start in the match against Austria, which France won 31. His first major independent transfer was Pavel Nedved to Lazio, and then to Juventus. Well, the 27-cap France internationals contract expires in June, and his future is far from certain. His business style approach endears him to owners of clubs, and they prefer dealing with him for transfers. Once upon a time, MJF were huge not just eating at the big table but carving the turkey. [28][29] Sissoko's goalscoring slowed in the latter part of the season, scoring only one goal after the winter break against Valenciennes in a 31 win. That couldnt be further from the truth. [10] He is good with both of his feet. Liverpool should also expect Dembele to demand a huge salary, as is the norm when free transfers occur. As Transfermarkt show, the former Rennes attacker has actually missed 96 games for Barcelona due to injury problems. Please refresh the page and try again. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [17] In the league, Sissoko was a key contributor in helping a refurbished Toulouse side finish 4th in the league, leading to qualification for the newly created UEFA Europa League. Prior to the start of the 200910 season, Sissoko drew strong interest from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. Dembele's agent Moussa Sissoko could be sorting a transfer away from the Nou Camp and now he's been spotted at the airport with a phone call from PSG sporting director Leonardo. Top 5 clients: Pedro, Javi Martinez, Fernando Torres, Dani Parejo, Borja Baston. I keep reminding him of that Bale deal. Think how different things mightve been had he not persuaded Chelsea to gazump Spurs for Willian at the last minute. [87] He featured with the team frequently as they were attempting to qualify for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. And FFTs countdown begins with a British classic, Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. [12] In late September, he began featuring in the team as a regular starter playing in the defensive midfielder role alongside attackers Achille Emana and Fod Mansar, and captain Nicolas Dieuze. BA1 1UA. [97], A versatile midfielder, Sissoko is capable of playing in any midfield role, as well as in several other positions across the pitch. Their young German talents include Julian Draxler and Max Meyer, while goalkeeper Loris Karius recently joined Firmino at Liverpool. Moussa Sissoko has also been used as a ball winning midfielder. Moussa Sissoko is 33 years old (1989/08/16) and he is 187cm tall. In July 2003, Sissoko made the trek down south to the Haute-Garonne department to sign with professional club Toulouse FC. With the risk of losing him for free, Xavi's side decided to get rid straight away, though the France forward clearly wasn't too impressed with the statement. And when the Oranje finally do get their act together, SEGs players wont be far away. Contract Value Under Management: $795.6 M. Notable Players: Gareth Bale, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Adam Lallana, Joe Hart, Luke Shaw, Ashley Cole. "Moussa Sissako signs first professional contract", "Moussa Sissako loaned to Standard de Lige", "Moussa Sissako: le Franco-Malien devrait quitter le PSG pour le Standard", "Moussa Sissako: L'international U23 Malien s'engage avec le Standard de Lige", "Croky Cup: le Standard domine le RFC Seraing sur un terrain la limite du praticable (vido)", "Nos titis ont du talent saison 2: Moussa Sissako", "9 Players To Watch At The 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations", "Moussa Sissako: Who is the Paris Saint-Germain defender linked with a move to Celtic? Football Espana brings you up-to-the-minute news and views from the Spanish Primera Liga, brought to you by our enthusiastic and talented team. Representing all of Chiles biggest stars, Felicevich is personally worth some 17 million, yet hes known for being almost a father figure to several of his players. Perhaps but not in all cases. Sissoko started the 200910 campaign by displaying his attacking prowess as he scored six league goals in the club's first 12 matches. They have players spread across La Liga, too, from Asier Illarramendi at Real Sociedad and Raul Garcia at Athletic to Dani Parejo at Valencia and Vitolo at Sevilla. He eventually joined Newcastle United in the Premier League in 2013, before moving on to Tottenham Hotspur in 2016 after Newcastle's relegation from the top flight. Hes arguably footballs most important figure. Europe Sports Group represent some 600-700 players, most of them South American, many of those Brazilian. [41], In the 201415 season, Sissoko was given the captain's armband after Fabricio Coloccini sustained an injury. Top 5 clients: Aaron Ramsey, Andre Ayew, Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Ashley Young. Bertolucci has helped the Blues to sign Alex, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Nathan, David Luiz twice and Lucas Piazon. [4] Sissoko is the eldest of four children, with three younger sisters. ", "PSG: Moussa Sissako dit oui au Mali pour la CAN U23! During the 201516 season, Sissoko was made captain for the final six games of the season, and in his first game as captain on 16 April 2016, he scored his one and only goal of the campaign in a 30 home victory against Swansea City. Consultez la fiche de Moussa Sissoko agent de footballeurs professionnels sur Footmercato.net : ses joueurs, clubs et agences. He signed his first professional contract on 1 June 2018, a deal that linked him with PSG until 30 June 2021. As football is growing to be an increasingly commercialized sport, the importance of mediators and middle-men are increasing, as people deal with other people through these sources. It would be a stretch to say agents are footballs new rock stars. Sissoko started for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract for a fee of 30 million EUR on 31 August 2016. Chelsea, in particular, are big fans of his work. France won the match 30. Theyve been around since the 1990s and have dozens of established Premier League and Football League players on their books, so its no wonder Base Soccer enjoy a fine reputation. His last transfer was from Watford to Nantes in 2022. Jorge Mendes isnt just footballs most influential agent. [8] He debuted for the senior Mali national team in a 50 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Kenya on 7 October 2021. Sportsmail revealed on Mondaythat Newcastle were not keen to see the 26-year-old depart and decided to ask for the huge sum, despite Sissoko saying that he wants to leave St. James' Park following the club's relegation to the Championship. [31] He scored his first goal of the new season on 22 September 2010 in a 21 defeat to Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Coupe de la Ligue. We will exercise Ousmane Dembele's rights if necessary. In September 2001, he returned to Aulnay for a further two years developing before seeking a move to a professional club. Which he did the best he could. This list doesnt include some huge players representatives, because their reach is limited by their focus. "They're putting the pressure on, but it doesn't work with people like us," Sissoko told RMC recently. Moussa Sissoko, who manages Dembele's career, told L'Equipe of a long-running saga in Catalunya: "Everyone talks about money. 4. Jorge Mendes was born. 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In England, his introduction of Jose Mourinho changed everything. [35], He made his debut for Newcastle on 29 January, getting the assist for the opening goal in a 21 win against Aston Villa. PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. Brazilian footballers names are great. Yes, Dembele has largely struggled in Spain, and has been haunted by injuries ever since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017. Manchester United saw clients like Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel di Maria, Radamel Falcao (again), Bebe, Anderson etc. He trained three times a week at the club under the supervision of trainer Adama Dieye, who now serves as a correspondent for the club's futsal team. [24][25] On 1 October 2009, Sissoko scored his first career European goal in a UEFA Europa League group stage match against Belgian club Brugge. [79] Sissoko's only other appearance with the team came in the return leg against Turkey that was played in zmir two days later. When it comes to football stars brothers, none are more important than Pere Guardiola. He subsequently made his debut in the match, which France won 10. France won the match 50. From the unexpected (Pato to Chelsea) to the undeserved (Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham), their transfer deals virtually resemble alchemy especially when you consider the fee paid by Spurs, not to mention by Zenit St Petersburg for Axel Witsel and Jiangsu Suning for Ramires. Top 5 clients: Rafa Benitez, Filipe Luis, Pepe Reina, Javi Garcia, Alvaro Arbeloa. He has always been loyal, he has always respected the club, the fans. A flashy, yet loyal agent, many players rely on Mino for all their dealings, even outside football. 11. Moussa Sissoko, Dembele's agent, has now claimed that Barcelona have threatened to leave the player out of the team until a deal is reached. Sissoko told L'Equipe: 'For me, it changes nothing. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. [88] Sissoko did not make his debut in the match. Notable Players: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva, James Rodriguez, Diego Costa, Angel Di Maria, Bernardo Silva. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. Toulouse lost the first leg 10 and the tie 50 on aggregate. Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images. Given FSGs reluctance to smash the wage structure for Mohamed Salahs new contract, they surely wouldnt do so for a new signing. However, this list has him only on third place and behind the man he considers his closest rival. They are the most powerful men in football because they control where the best players will go. In other news, 'It's a gift': Kieron Dyer explains the brilliance of Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, Your Clubs Player Who Newcastle WILL SIGN. Dont believe us, Magpies fans? They have players spread across La Liga, too, from Asier Illarramendi at Real Sociedad and Raul Garcia at Athletic to Dani Parejo at Valencia and Vitolo at Sevilla. The man behind the biggest transfers in the Bundesliga Agency: SportsTotal Net Worth: $34.26 M Contract Value Under Management: $342.6 M Notable players: Toni Kroos, Marco Reus, Benedikt Hwedes,. [18] Sissoko also scored goals in victories over Derby de la Garonne rivals Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain. As a result, Sissoko has approached Liverpool to ask about the potential bonuses and benefits of a free transfer to Anfield. His latest big deal was Bernardo Silva's move to Manchester City from Monaco. In fact, the great influence the agent has over Ousmane Dembl does not please some agents and managers. He currently is changing the landscape of even the second-tier of English football, as he signed some of his most promising Portuguese talents like Diogo Jota and Ruben Neves to Wolverhampton Wanderers. [76], On 1 July 2022, Sissoko returned to France and signed with Nantes. 4. [15][16] Toulouse reached the semi-finals of the competition before losing 21 to the eventual winners Guingamp. 'It has never been a question that there was a more elevated clause. Last week however, Barca decided to come out with a statement, saying that as they couldn't agree terms for the player they wanted to sell him in January. Shelvey heads Atsu past Spurs' Sissoko in ePL last 16. Top 5 clients: Jamie Vardy, Theo Walcott, Jordan Henderson, Ryan Bertrand, Phil Jones. Well, the 27-cap France international's contract. Analysis: Luis Enriques desire to take struggling Barcelona winger off their hands could work for all, Teenage Barcelona target agrees with comparisons to Luis Suarez, Barcelona include two teenage starlets in squad for Real Madrid squad ahead of Copa del Rey clash. The 30-year-old is . He brought Henrik Mkhitaryan, Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba to Old Trafford. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. He has attacked FIFA and the English FA, as he said to The Guardian, If Im cold and callous, I dont care. Despite Barca's stance on the player leaving, his agent isn't too happy with how the situation has been dealt with. Following the departure of Emana to Spain, Casanova put Sissoko into the box-to-box midfielder role ahead of the 200809 season to accommodate emerging defensive midfielder tienne Capoue into the starting lineup, as well as tienne Didot, who arrived from Rennes. Despite their name, Bahia Internacional are in fact not big in Brazil. [98][103][108] Regarded as a promising prospect in his youth,[108] in 2010 he was included in Don Baln's list of the 100 best young players in the world born after 1989. 'We hope that Rafa Benitez and the president will be more reasonable about Moussa's future. Your login session has expired. Not only is Bertolucci the go-to guy for Brazilian footballers wanting a big move; he also, despite that seemingly parochial client base, has no small impact on the Premier League. Not all but the majority. Top 5 clients: Pep Guardiola, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Thiago Alcantara, Pedro Obiang. [80], With the under-17 team, Sissoko's playing time increased as France attempted to qualify for the 2006 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship. He was given the number 7 shirt. Top 5 clients: Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, Claudio Bravo, Gary Medel, Angelo Henriquez. If Jrgen Klopp feels Liverpools physios can make Dembele a bit more resilient, there could be a bargain waiting for the Reds. Everything you need to know about the draw, including the TV channel and ball numbers, Liverpool vs Wolves live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Premier League match, Arsenal vs Everton live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Premier League match. The Spanish giants are reportedly after just 17 million this month, a huge loss on the near 130 million they spent on him less than five years ago. Well, Peton is an Atleti supporter, after all. They can make or break a player even a team, should that club find itself beholden to Mr 10%. On April 30, 2018, Spurs were battling for a spot in the top four, one which would go down to t The Ligue 1 leaders have also been linked with making Zinedine Zidane their manager next season, with the French connection potentially a pull for Dembele. On 6 October, he was named to the senior squad for the second time for the team's final World Cup qualification matches against the Faroe Islands and Austria. Still, Struth can console himself that if theres plenty more fish in the sea, many of them would be content to swim into his net. [37] On 24 February, Sissoko scored in a 42 win against Southampton. The 15-year-old company have sewn up a substantial part of the Dutch football market, although the national teams decline hasnt helped them much. In 2002, he moved south to join professional club Toulouse. UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: Tottenham Hotspur Legends' Player of the Season: 2019, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 21:15. Huw was on theFourFourTwostaff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. Ousmane Dembele's future took an intriguing twist on Wednesday afternoon, after his agent was spotted taking a very important phone call. He rose to even more fame after aligning himself with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2003, after the intervention of Ibrahimovic's best friend and Raiola's client, Maxwell Scherrer. Sissoko spent four years in the club's youth academy and made his professional debut in the 200708 season. He has claimed to have the largest football agency in the world, with only Jorge Mendes being close to his status of wealth. Players theyve helped to land big moves include Fabian Delph (moving from Aston Villa to Manchester City), Serge Aurier (Toulouse to PSG) and Sime Vrsaljko (Sassuolo to Atletico Madrid). As a writer, editor and tragic statto, he still contributes regularly toFFTin print and online, though as a match-going #WalesAway fan, he left a small chunk of his brain on one of many bus journeys across France in 2016. Updated Jan 18, 2022 at 1:08pm. And while he may look like a slightly melted Daniel Levy, hes powerful, and knows it: in that same Guardian interview, he said: Were the largest football agency Jorge Mendes is probably the only person close to us. Contract Value Under Management: $628.9 M. Notable Players: Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mario Balotelli, Romelu Lukaku. What's the story? "We are not here to feed debates on social media. Peton, as hes known, is a highly respected figure in Spain, and his reputation helped him to land some of the countrys biggest stars at some of the worlds biggest clubs. Roberto Firmino exit decision leaves pundit seeing the end at Liverpool, What Liverpool told Roberto Firmino to spark Anfield exit decision, 'It's a gift': Kieron Dyer explains the brilliance of Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. Players theyve helped to land big moves include Fabian Delph, Serge Aurier and Sime Vrsaljko. Whether or not the stories surrounding are true, he continues to be listed as one of the biggest football agents in the world and one of the richest according to most sources, until trasnfer market decided to remove him from their website. The agency is based in Madrid, founded at the turn of the century by former player, pundit and radio host Jose Otin. [113], Sissoko is Muslim. [6], Born in France, Sissako is of Malian descent. Sissoko began his football career playing for local youth clubs in the le-de-France region, such as Esprance Aulnay and AS Red Star 93. [102][103][108][111][112] He is also known for his striking ability from distance and on the run with his right foot, as well as his eye for goal from midfield. 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Among the agencys regular customers are Chelsea, whove signed half a dozen Mondial players including the aforementioned Ramires and Pato, Leicester (Mahrez, NGolo Kante, Nampalys Mendy) and Newcastle. In 1966, something happened that would have a lasting effect on English football. In his first match starting as captain, Sissoko scored his first league goal of the season in a 10 win over Queens Park Rangers. The likes of Chelsea, as well as Paris St. Germain, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Newcastle are all said to have been in contact with Dembl's agent, Moussa Sissoko, over a possible . That Bale deal was the world record transfer fee, negotiated by Barnett, for Gareth Bale to join Real Madrid. The French internationals representative has come to Spain to have one last meeting with the powers-that-be at Barcelona about the future of his client. Due to his increased playing time domestically with Toulouse, Sissoko missed the 2007 edition of the Sendai Cup in Japan and numerous other under-19 tournaments and only featured in 2008 UEFA U-19 Championship qualification matches. [32] On 6 February 2011, Sissoko scored both team goals in a 20 win over Monaco. [75] It was to be an ill-fated move with Moussa Sissoko's Watford side suffering relegation that season. Top 5 clients: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva. Sissoko earned his first call up to the under-21 team for their friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 9 September 2008.