Following the season, on 25 July 2008, Sissoko signed a contract extension with the club until 2012.[14]. 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. In fact, the great influence the agent has over Ousmane Dembl does not please some agents and managers. Top 5 clients: Rafa Benitez, Filipe Luis, Pepe Reina, Javi Garcia, Alvaro Arbeloa. Its up to you to decide. Le quart de finale de Coupe de France entre Nantes et le RC Lens (2-1) tait un match spcial pour Seko Fofana. Despite their name, Bahia Internacional are in fact not big in Brazil. With a roster of consultants and intermediaries including several ex-pros, from Australia international Vincenzo Grella to defender One Size Fitz Hall, Base arent slow to spot potential. [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. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. Huw was on theFourFourTwostaff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. In his first match starting as captain, Sissoko scored his first league goal of the season in a 10 win over Queens Park Rangers. New features you'd like every day on FourFourTwo.com, Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. [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. [8] He made his first professional start the following week in the club's 10 upset victory over the defending champions Lyon. [79] Sissoko's only other appearance with the team came in the return leg against Turkey that was played in zmir two days later. [103] A large, fast, physically powerful, hard-working, and energetic player,[104][105][106][107][108] with an ability to run long distances and cover a lot of ground,[106] Sissoko has been described as a "well-rounded central midfielder" who is "tall, rangy, and strong in the tackle". 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}}. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Please refresh the page and try again. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN "They're putting the pressure on, but it doesn't work with people like us," Sissoko told RMC recently. [67] PSG's interest could partially stem from the fact they're expected to lose Kylian Mbappe in the summer, when his contract is also expiring. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. 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. [26] On 24 October, Sissoko recorded his fourth league goal of the season in a 20 away victory over Lens. [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. Manchester United saw clients like Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel di Maria, Radamel Falcao (again), Bebe, Anderson etc. Oh, they represent some guy called Neymar in fact they tried to flog him to Chelsea in 2010, except Santos werent having it but its the players father who calls the shots. Nantes paid Watford 2M for Moussa . Wijnaldum on Madrid preparations, final 'favourites' and message to fans. [97], A versatile midfielder, Sissoko is capable of playing in any midfield role, as well as in several other positions across the pitch. [71] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in the suspension of League matches, he did not play any game until the 19 June match against Manchester United after the season restarted. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published16:00,26 January 2022 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated22:15,26 January 2022 GMT. At Tottenham, Sissoko finished runner-up in the 201617 Premier League and the 201819 UEFA Champions League. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. Perhaps inevitably, Juan Figer and Wagner Ribeiros influence now cant match those heady days. [43] On 1 January 2015, Sissoko scored his second league goal of the season, as Newcastle drew 33 against Burnley. [9], Usually a left-sided centre-back, Sissako is versatile enough to play on both central defensive positions of a back four. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 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. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. [96] Due to his poor club form, he was not part of the French squad that won the World Cup. [113], Sissoko is Muslim. He also was the agent of Luke Shaw when he became the most expensive teenage transfer from Southampton to Manchester United. Updated Jan 18, 2022 at 1:08pm. In 2006, his startling claims of bungs and dodgy transfer fees were highly controversial, not least as he was agent to England manager Steve McClaren and that year's surprise World Cup pick,. (EUROPA PRESS) - The agent of the FC Barcelona player Ousmane Dembl, Moussa Sissoko, assured that his representative has received "threats not to play anymore" as a Blaugrana if he does not accept the renewal offer and pointed out that the Bara leaders are going to "lose" the French "them alone". Well, the 27-cap France international's contract. Jorge Mendes isnt just footballs most influential agent. Sissoko replaced Albin Ebondo in the 83rd minute and received a yellow card in the final minute. But it's not only money for us. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. Whatever the price, Woodward got his men: Raiolas three biggest clients joined Manchester United, following the Trojan horse that was Sergio Romero. They can make or break a player even a team, should that club find itself beholden to Mr 10%. However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. Liverpool should also expect Dembele to demand a huge salary, as is the norm when free transfers occur. Falcao could be Mendes in microcosm. 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 opened the campaign scoring in the club's second league match of the season against Saint-tienne in a 31 victory. BA1 1UA. Are agents corrupt? [11] PSG youth coach Franois Rodrigues has described Sissako as a player that is "very aggressive on the field". He plays as a box-to-box midfielder in the centre of the pitch, and is capable of playing in either a holding midfield role, or even as an attacking midfielder, right winger or right back. His jersey number is 17. Top 5 clients: Manuel Neuer, Shinji Kagawa, Shinji Okazaki, Kevin Volland, Patrick Herrmann. 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. [5], On 1 September 2022, Sissako joined Russian Premier League club Sochi. [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. However, he is a man of mystery. Sissoko joined Spurs back in 2016 from Newcastle United as their 30million club-record signing, but struggled in his first few years at the club.. Away from Sissoko's return to Spurs, Espirito Santo's immediate impact has the north Londoners as the only team left in the top flight was a 100% winning record - sitting top of the table heading into the international break. Barcelona-based Promoesport arent a name on everyones lips when it comes to football agencies, but theyre one to watch. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has spoken to Dembele and is confident that the 135.5m man will sign a new contract. In July 2003, Sissoko made the trek down south to the Haute-Garonne department to sign with professional club Toulouse FC. [30] He was a regular in the team for the rest of the season, but Toulouse failed to keep pace with the league leaders and finished a disappointing 14th. Or why not treat yourself? And how does one define influence? No one has heard of him and he is known to be extremely apprehensive to reporters. He plays as a box-to-box midfielder in the centre of the pitch, and is capable of playing in either a holding midfield role, or even as an attacking midfielder, right winger or right back. [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. Top 5 clients: Douglas Costa, Philippe Coutinho, Dimitri Payet, Edinson Cavani, Riyad Mahrez. ROGONs Bundesliga stable isnt all Brazilian, however. It was agreed that Moussa would stay for one more season with Newcastle to help the team. 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. ", "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. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! ", "UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moussa_Sissoko&oldid=1142337328, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:15, 26 February 2023 (UTC). He has always been loyal, he has always respected the club, the fans. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly. The 32-year-old completed a medical on Friday and Sissoko has joined the newly-promoted Hornets for a fee of around 2.5m. 11. 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. He can be credited with changing English football forever, as he introduced manager Jose Mourinho to England after getting him to Chelsea. Keep an eye on this saga. [76], On 1 July 2022, Sissoko returned to France and signed with Nantes. The agency is based in Madrid, founded at the turn of the century by former player, pundit and radio host Jose Otin. Any Liverpool fans wondering how Roberto Firmino made his way from Figueirense to Anfield have ROGON to thank. Top 5 clients: Vitinho, Wanderson, Emanuel Insua, Albert Adomah, Juan Carlos Paredes. "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? Pecchia: "Ha strapotere fisico", "Danny Murphy takes dig at Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko", "How Moussa Sissoko, the self-proclaimed 10/10 player, became one of the league's most ridiculed players", "Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham: Will they get the best from him? Their influence lies in their number and location. He has regularly been called up to play with the France youth teams in the past. [86] Sissoko scored his only goal with the team on 31 March 2009 in the team's 20 win over England at the City Ground in Nottingham. player they wanted to sell him in January. ', Sissoko's representative also said that he was aware of approaches to the club over a possible transfer. He still has plenty of talent on his books, like Real Madrid star Toni Kroos and Borussia Dortmund stalwarts Toprak and Reus. 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. With the under-18 team, Sissoko appeared in all eight matches the team contested as France nearly went undefeated losing their only match 10 to Germany in Kehl.[84]. Intriguingly, two big Mendes clients have just joined second-tier Wolves (after hesigned a partnership deal with a subsidiary group of the Championship side's new owners, Fosun). Reminding everyone, that while money is the center of the talks in the media, management of the Frenchman. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). But it's not only money for us. 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. Have something to tell us about this article? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [45] On 24 May 2015, the final day of the season, he scored the opening goal in a 20 home victory over West Ham United, which helped Newcastle clinch their Premier League safety.[46]. He brokered the deal for the former to leave Dortmund for Bavarian outfit, Bayern Munich. [92] He made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2014, coming on as a substitute in France's 30 group win over Honduras. Moussa Sissoko crowned Legends' Player of the Season. Sometimes, Manuel Garcia Quilon must sit in his Madrid office and think wistfully of 2013. 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. [77], Sissoko has been active with France at youth level having represented France at all levels for which he was eligible. However, he said in 2011 that he plans to retire around this time, which explains why he isnt pursuing new clients. 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. Pleasingly, their offices are in Dusseldorf and Canary Wharf, which is fun to say. 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. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. His last transfer was from Watford to Nantes in 2022. Souleymane, his other brother, is his adviser. Thats power. Hes arguably footballs most important figure. National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:27, 3 October 2022 (UTC) Moussa Sissako (born 10 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Sochi. MJF Publicidade e Promocoes (Juan Figer and Wagner Ribeiro), They represent some guy called Neymar in fact they tried to flog him to Chelsea in 2010, except Santos werent having it but its the players father who calls the shots. Toulouse lost the first leg 10 and the tie 50 on aggregate. Jonathan Barnett is a man that called out the iconic (spoilers) Jorge Mendes after breaking the world transfer record with the transfer of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. His business style approach endears him to owners of clubs, and they prefer dealing with him for transfers. Today, the 50-year-olds power almost knows no bounds. Sissoko has 71 caps for France and featured in two matches at Euro 2020 Watford have signed Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko in a deal worth around 3m. Consultez la fiche de Moussa Sissoko agent de footballeurs professionnels sur Footmercato.net : ses joueurs, clubs et agences. Notable Players: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva, James Rodriguez, Diego Costa, Angel Di Maria, Bernardo Silva. Barcelona want to bring in Alvaro Morata from Juventus and Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax before the window closes next Monday to add to the already-captured signings of Dani Alves and Ferran Torres. [69], In the 201920 season, under new manager Jos Mourinho, Sissoko scored his first goal in over two years in the match against Bournemouth. Sissako joined Paris Saint-Germain from RC France in 2012. [78] On 4 January 2005, he made his youth international debut at under-16 level in a friendly match against Turkey in Manisa. Ex-pizzaman Raiola always gets his slice. If theres one criticism that cannot be levelled at Key Sports agent Colin Gordon, ex-Swindon player and occasional caretaker manager at Kidderminster, its a lack of candour. Maybe Mendes isnt the only agent close to Stellar Group. [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. "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. [74] He made his debut two days later in a 10 away defeat against his former club Tottenham Hotspur. 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. 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). Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. If we thought it was difficult putting together our 100 Best Players in the World list, or our 50 Best Managers countdown, at least we didnt have to contend with contracts shrouded in secrecy and people who prefer to remain in the shadows. [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. [7] He was called up by the Mali U23 team for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, but was not capped. That Bale deal was the world record transfer fee, negotiated by Barnett, for Gareth Bale to join Real Madrid. It would be a stretch to say agents are footballs new rock stars. 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,. [75] It was to be an ill-fated move with Moussa Sissoko's Watford side suffering relegation that season. ", "PSG: Moussa Sissako dit oui au Mali pour la CAN U23! A multitude of Mendes players have ended up in England, with just a few being Deco, Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao, Ricardo Carvalho, Ricardo Quaresma and Paulo Ferreira. Ousmane Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, has finally broken his silence on the forward's future at Barcelona with the . "We don't know what we're going to do, nothing is decided. We will exercise Ousmane Dembele's rights if necessary. He occasionally plays on the right side of a back three, and sometimes as the central defender in a back five. [64][65][66] He won the inaugural Tottenham Hotspur Legends' Player of the Season award in May 2019. Who else could it be, but the man Cristiano Ronaldo called the Cristiano Ronaldo of football agents? [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. However, with the staggering sums of money being invested in their clients, and the amounts the agents are then due, they wouldnt miss the odd car driven into a swimming pool. But the management are losing Ousmane by themselves. [87] He featured with the team frequently as they were attempting to qualify for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. 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. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. "French international midfielder, Moussa Sissoko was born on 16th August 1989 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. His preferred foot is Right. Please logout and login again. Manchester United, for example, also signed Falcao, as well as Beb, Anderson and Angel Di Maria. Dembele's contract at Barcelona is due to finish at the end of the season and there had been lots of talk about whether or not he would extend his stay, with some reports claiming the club only wanted him to renew the contract in order to sell him. Sissoko salary, profile, football career, family, height, biography and more; His Real Name: Moussa Sissoko . Do not sell or share my personal information. He began the season featuring primarily as a substitute under Casanova, but by December, Sissoko had become a regular in the starting eleven. 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. 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. His comments caused quite the fuss. The Real Madrid forwards relentless drive for self-improvement and, arguably, self-importance should not be underestimated, but it was Mendes who turned him into a global superstar. net salary p.m.: 500 3. I cant argue with the public seeing us as the scum of the Earth.. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. Moussa Sissoko has also been used as a ball winning midfielder. His father is a construction worker and his mother is a housewife. In England, his introduction of Jose Mourinho changed everything. [93] In France's second match of the tournament, a 52 victory over Switzerland, he was named in the starting line-up and scored his first international goal. Contract Value Under Management: $628.9 M. Notable Players: Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mario Balotelli, Romelu Lukaku. The 24-year-old hasn't been the kind of success that the club would have hoped, since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in summer 2017 following Neymar's departure to PSG. I keep reminding him of that Bale deal. Published: 09:47 GMT, 12 July 2016 | Updated: 14:53 GMT, 12 July 2016. [10] He is good with both of his feet. Today, Key Sports pride themselves on off-field support handled by their Player Services Managers everything from arranging holidays and house moves to helping Fabrice Muamba through his recovery. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year . But Promoesport remain ambitious. We want everything to go well.'. If a 135.5m player becomes available for nothing, youd be foolish to turn him down in our view. Chelsea, in particular, are big fans of his work. 4. [114] Alongside his native French, he speaks English. The SportsTotal agency will be in the mind of any footballer from or based in Germany and in need of representation. all arrive at Old Trafford because of Mendes's tremendous influence. They split while Gotze was in Bayern, and Struth came out very critically against Pep Guardiola for what he did to Gotze's confidence while in Bavaria. PSG Have Offered Ousmane Dembele Huge Contract To Move To Ligue 1, Kylian Mbappe scores sensational solo goal on PSG return after injury layoff, Chelsea Reportedly Close To Ousmane Dembele Signing, Ousmane Dembele got a standing ovation at the Nou Camp after masterclass, he's turned it around. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Yes, Dembele has largely struggled in Spain, and has been haunted by injuries ever since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017. However, he impressed for spells under Benitez after being handed the captain's armband. Is that a good or a bad thing? Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team . Mendes was also key to the revitalizing French football after a trio of his players made big money moves to Monaco. [19][20] In total, he made 40 appearances and scored five goals. Sissoko spent four years in the club's youth academy and made his professional debut in the 200708 season. In just five years one office became six, spread across Spain, and theyre also working to identify future pros in seven African countries. [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. Moussa Sissoko agent. 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. [21][22] Despite Sadran's comments, fellow Premier League club Manchester City, as well as Italian clubs Internazionale and Juventus, and German club Bayern Munich were also linked with Sissoko. 4. [7] He was subsequently promoted to the club's senior team in the ensuing summer and assigned the number 22 shirt by manager Elie Baup. He was attracted to football at a very young age, stating, "I quickly realised that football could lead me to have a better life". Sissoko was a member of the France side that lost the UEFA Euro 2016 Final. In 2002, he moved south to join professional club Toulouse. Struth had proclaimed in the summer of 2015 that Gtze now with Borussia Dortmund but then preparing to begin a new season at Bayern Munich under Pep Guardiola feels like the coach doesnt have faith in him. [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. 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 . His representative was not happy with that suggestion and questioned the decision-making of the club. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Mondial dont just shill mercenaries, however. 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. Gettty Dembele in action for Barcelona. He also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. 6. Does somebody like Pere Guardiola, with a relatively small client base but one featuring the biggest players and managers, have a bigger impact on the game than an agency representing several hundred footballers spread across the globe? Now, on with the Top 20. [3][4] He made his professional debut in a 41 Belgian Cup win over Seraing on 3 February 2021. Sissoko spent three years developing in the club's youth academy alongside future teammates Cheikh M'Bengue and tienne Capoue before earning a call up to the club's reserve team in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football, ahead of the 200607 season. Pere owns 55 per cent of Media Base Sports, with agent Jaume Roures responsible for the other 45. Sissoko appeared in 18 matches during the amateur season, quickly becoming one of the club's most sought after prospects. The 24-year-old is yet to kick a ball this season due to injury. Still, honourable mentions are due to IFM, who represent David Silva and Santi Cazorla; IMG (Gerard Pique, Ander Herrera); ASA (Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic) and Christophe Henrotay, whose dozen Belgian clients include Thibaut Courtois and Yannick Carrasco. Yawn. [49][50] Tottenham, who beat out Everton for his signature on the final day of the transfer deadline, gave Sissoko his debut away at Stoke City on 10 September 2016. If Jrgen Klopp feels Liverpools physios can make Dembele a bit more resilient, there could be a bargain waiting for the Reds.