We will exercise Ousmane Dembele's rights if necessary. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. ", "PSG: Moussa Sissako dit oui au Mali pour la CAN U23! In just five years one office became six, spread across Spain, and theyre also working to identify future pros in seven African countries. ROGONs Bundesliga stable isnt all Brazilian, however. They are the most powerful men in football because they control where the best players will go. Perhaps inevitably, Juan Figer and Wagner Ribeiros influence now cant match those heady days. All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. Contract Value Under Management: $628.9 M. Notable Players: Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mario Balotelli, Romelu Lukaku. Heres how it works. [27] In the ensuing two weeks, Sissoko scored both openers in a 11 draw with Marseille and a 32 victory at home against Rennes. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, On 31 August 2016, Sissoko signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal, for 30 million. In fact, the great influence the agent has over Ousmane Dembl does not please some agents and managers. Europe Sports Group represent some 600-700 players, most of them South American, many of those Brazilian. Top 5 clients: Gareth Bale, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Joe Hart, Luke Shaw, Ashley Cole. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. [2] At the end of the season, the deal was made permanent for a fee of 400,000. Top 5 clients: Willian, Fabinho, Danny Welbeck, Andreas Christensen, Gabriel. Top 5 clients: Fabian Delph, Vincent Janssen, Dejan Lovren, Mathieu Valbuena, Francis Coquelin. Toulouse surprisingly lost the match to the semi-professional club 21. For his efforts, he was nominated for the UNFP Young Player of the Year, along with teammate Capoue who also had an outstanding season. He is the agent to some of the biggest players in football history and has been awarded the Globe Soccer Agent of the Year award a mammoth 7 times, having lost this award only once to Mino Raiola. The 30-year-old is . They can make or break a player even a team, should that club find itself beholden to Mr 10%. Gettty Dembele in action for Barcelona. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. [39] In the closing minutes of a game against Southampton in December, he was involved in an incident in which he accidentally hit referee Mike Jones in the face when trying to pull away from the opposing goalkeeper. 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. 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. As a player, Thomas Kroth never won a league title and his single West Germany cap came in a home defeat to Hungary. 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,. PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. 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. As well as Liverpool, Dembeles agent has also spoken to Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. [23] On 20 September 2009, he scored in the club's 20 win against Le Mans and in the following week scored the opening goal in the club's 21 loss to Lyon. Sissoko appeared in 18 matches during the amateur season, quickly becoming one of the club's most sought after prospects. Today, football agents and agencies are unimaginably important. On 13 May 2014, Sissoko was named in Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. [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. 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. Or why not treat yourself? Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle United after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client. Several of their players, Leicesters Riyad Mahrez and Tottenhams Hugo Lloris among them, have stayed loyal to a club in spite of interest from bigger ones. "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. It would be a stretch to say agents are footballs new rock stars. They havent got a clue., Jonathan Barnett speaks his mind. If a manager falls out with an agent, that agent will probably never sell his players to that manager, or worse, ensure that that club face his wrath. Chelsea, in particular, are big fans of his work. 11. 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. Moussa Sissoko (born 16 August 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Ligue 1 club Nantes and the France national team. Meanwhile, good players can pick up huge pay packets at not-so-huge clubs. (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022. [36] In his second match, his first at St James' Park, Sissoko scored both the equalising and winning goals in a 32 comeback victory against Chelsea. However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. His alleged Mondial Sports Agency, however, has been credited with making multiple moves across the world, such as Alexandre Pato to Chelsea, Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham, Axel Witsel to Jiangsu Suning, among many others. On 24 January 2009, he scored his first goal of the season against amateur Alsatian club FCE Schirrhein in an 80 thrashing in the Coupe de France. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Right now, Bahias roster includes Bayern Munichs Javi Martinez, Chelseas Pedro, Arsenals Nacho Monreal and Manchester Citys Jesus Navas. ", "Moussa Sissoko is quietly transforming his image from Spurs flop to "invaluable", "Next Generation: Sissoko Come Momo, pi di Momo", "World Cup scouting: Moussa Sissoko (France)", "Adil Rashid and Moussa Sissoko prove you can succeed second time around", "Dele Alli, Moussa Sissoko lead the way as Spurs end rival Chelsea's unbeaten start", "I 100 migliori giovani secondo Don Balon", "Moussa Sissoko insists Newcastle are united against racism as anti-muslim protesters march in city centre", "Interview:Moussa Sissoko signs new contract! Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. Top 5 clients: Vitinho, Wanderson, Emanuel Insua, Albert Adomah, Juan Carlos Paredes. [57][58] His improvement this season has been noted by a number of writers,[57][59][60][61][62] some of whom ranked him amongst the best players of the season in the Premier League. 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. And while Pep and El Pistolero are easily the biggest names attached, the wide-ranging company also scouts and then represents a great many academy players at some of the worlds biggest clubs. That couldnt be further from the truth. A flashy, yet loyal agent, many players rely on Mino for all their dealings, even outside football. Think how different things mightve been had he not persuaded Chelsea to gazump Spurs for Willian at the last minute. Top 5 clients: Pedro, Javi Martinez, Fernando Torres, Dani Parejo, Borja Baston. Sissoko earned his first call up to the under-21 team for their friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 9 September 2008. The biggest example of this can be the current rise of agents that are brokering deal for players to clubs. Keep an eye on this saga. Moussa Sissoko crowned Legends' Player of the Season. [51] On 22 October, in a match against AFC Bournemouth, Sissoko elbowed Harry Arter, resulting in a three-match ban. 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. Published: 09:47 GMT, 12 July 2016 | Updated: 14:53 GMT, 12 July 2016. 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. [42] On 29 November 2014, Sissoko was shown two yellows in the space of 45 seconds, in a 10 away defeat to West Ham United. In 2002, he moved south to join professional club Toulouse. Being Dutch, though, their biggest involvement is in the sport of Johan Cruyff. Their influence lies in their number and location. [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. These deals have a more than handsome pay-packet for the agents, which has caused them to be one of the richest men in football. Shelvey heads Atsu past Spurs' Sissoko in ePL last 16. Notable Players: Edinson Cavani, Phillipe Coutinho, Douglas Costa, Nemanja Matic, Dimitri Payet, Kante N'Golo, Riyad Mahrez. 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 (moving from Aston Villa to Manchester City), Serge Aurier (Toulouse to PSG) and Sime Vrsaljko (Sassuolo to Atletico Madrid). In August 2009, he was called up to the senior team for the first time and made his senior international debut in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification against the Faroe Islands. His latest big deal was Bernardo Silva's move to Manchester City from Monaco. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! Let's find out: Contract Value Under Management: $342.6 M, Notable players: Toni Kroos, Marco Reus, Benedikt Hwedes, mer Toprak, Gonzalo Castro, Josip Drmic. [95], On 17 May 2018, he was named on the standby list for the 23 man French squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Media Base Sports (Pere Guardiola and Jaume Roures), While Pep and El Pistolero are easily the biggest names attached, the wide-ranging company also scouts and then represents a great many academy players at some of the worlds biggest clubs. The 24-year-old is yet to kick a ball this season due to injury. He also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. Abroad, the English game is considered the dirty man of Europe. He has attacked FIFA and the English FA, as he said to The Guardian, If Im cold and callous, I dont care. As an agent, his charges have been somewhat more successful. He put in an inspired performance in the final against Portugal, having two shots saved in the 10 extra time defeat. That Bale deal was the world record transfer fee, negotiated by Barnett, for Gareth Bale to join Real Madrid. He can be credited with changing English football forever, as he introduced manager Jose Mourinho to England after getting him to Chelsea. His last transfer was from Watford to Nantes in 2022. The comments below have not been moderated. Sometimes, Manuel Garcia Quilon must sit in his Madrid office and think wistfully of 2013. [83] In UEFA competition, Sissoko and the team, composed of players such as David N'Gog, Gabriel Obertan, Adel Taarabt, and Grgory Sertic, failed to qualify for the 2006 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, due to their second-place finish in the Elite Round portion of the competition. His potential availability has led to interest from Premier League clubs, even before Barca said they wanted to sell him this month, and they could agree a pre contract agreement with him already. 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Nantes paid Watford 2M for Moussa . Thats power. [85] Similar to the competition at under-17 level, France were later eliminated in the Elite Round portion of the competition. [33], On 21 January 2013, English side Newcastle United confirmed they had signed Sissoko on a six-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of 1.5 million. [26] On 24 October, Sissoko recorded his fourth league goal of the season in a 20 away victory over Lens. That year, the agent brokered Diego Lopezs January transfer to Real Madrid, before arranging summer moves for Jose Callejon, Raul Albiol and Pepe Reina, all joining a Napoli team beginning life under Rafa Benitez also his client. Jorge Mendes is easily the most recognizable name in football agency. "We don't know what we're going to do, nothing is decided. His preferred foot is Right. The agent said that he hopes Rafa Benitez and the club's owner will be more reasonable about the player, 'There are clubs that have come to us and the club. 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. 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. [10][11] Sissoko scored his first professional goal on 1 September 2007 in a 20 victory over Auxerre, scoring in injury time after coming on as a substitute two minutes previously. 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. Moussa Sissoko agent. [97], A versatile midfielder, Sissoko is capable of playing in any midfield role, as well as in several other positions across the pitch. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Once upon a time, MJF were huge not just eating at the big table but carving the turkey. At the final of the 201819 UEFA Champions League, Sissoko's arm was hit by the ball on the rebound in the box after 22 seconds. Are agents corrupt? [72], On 5 January 2021, Sissoko scored his first goal of the 202021 season in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup, which ended in a 20 home win over Brentford. When it comes to football stars brothers, none are more important than Pere Guardiola. Is there any agency in any sport as good as Mondial at finding lucrative moves for their clients? He made his debut on 28 October 2007 in a 50 rout of Luxembourg in the first qualifying round. His professionalism and loyalty to his players make a very successful combo. Pere owns 55 per cent of Media Base Sports, with agent Jaume Roures responsible for the other 45. Sissoko was a French youth international and played at all levels he was eligible for. Given FSGs reluctance to smash the wage structure for Mohamed Salahs new contract, they surely wouldnt do so for a new signing. ", "Celtic reportedly enter talks to sign 2M youngster with 'the world at his feet', "Souleymane Sissako nous dresse le portrait de son frre Moussa: "C'tait inconcevable pour lui de rater un entranement", "Covid-19 cases hit Standard Liege squad ahead of Rangers visit", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moussa_Sissako&oldid=1134554184, Malian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium, French expatriate sportspeople in Belgium, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2021, Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022, This page was last edited on 19 January 2023, at 07:07. With Mourinho came more Mendes clients to Chelsea: Deco, Tiago, Hilario, Ricardo Carvalho, Ricardo Quaresma, Paulo Ferreira and, more recently, Diego Costa (well worth it) and Radamel Falcao (not so much). [5], On 1 September 2022, Sissako joined Russian Premier League club Sochi. The 48-year-old is an extremely skilled negotiator so much so, you almost feared for Ed Woodward whenever he entered a meeting room with him. "We are not here to feed debates on social media. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has spoken to Dembele and is confident that the 135.5m man will sign a new contract. Sissoko spent two years at the club and was teammates with former France youth international Yannis Salibur. [40] He scored twice in a 41 win away at Hull City in March 2014, in what the Chronicle reporter, Neil Cameron, described as an "utterly superb" performance. In September 2001, he returned to Aulnay for a further two years developing before seeking a move to a professional club. He occasionally plays on the right side of a back three, and sometimes as the central defender in a back five. Dembele has so far refused offers of contract renewal from Barcelona and his current deal expires at the end of the season. 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. Moussa began his professional football career in France with Toulouse where he established himself as a key figure during 219 appearances for the Ligue 1 club, scoring 23 goals.
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