He finished the campaign by joining the France squad for Euro 2016 and played in six of their games as they reached the final, only to lose against Portugal. "We are not here to feed debates on social media. Despite their name, Europe Sports Group are in fact big in Brazil. Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. Sissoko earned his first cap in the match against the Faroe Islands appearing as a substitute for Jrmy Toulalan in the second half. [6], Midway through the 200607 season, Sissoko signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal with Toulouse until June 2010. The club has always said that they would let Moussa leave for between 18m (15.25m) to 25m (21m) maximum. 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. He represented his nation at water polo and most Europeans are more familiar with his partner, Kia Joorabchian, yet the man they call Giuliano Bertolucci (because thats his name) is responsible for a lot of Brazilian players joining the Premier League. Is that a good or a bad thing? Le quart de finale de Coupe de France entre Nantes et le RC Lens (2-1) tait un match spcial pour Seko Fofana. [5] Prior to signing his professional contract with Toulouse, he garnered interest from English clubs Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers. We are perfectly aware of the approaches. Despite interest from several clubs, Sissoko opted to remain at Toulouse stating he was happy to remain at the club and would let his agent deal with his transfer situation. It has indeed been broken but by Mino Raiola and Paul Pogba. [88] Sissoko did not make his debut in the match. Moussa Sissoko, Ousmane Dembele's agent, arrived at the private flight terminal of El Prat airport in Barcelona this afternoon from London according to a report by Mundo Deportivo.The French international's representative has come to Spain to have one last meeting with the powers-that-be at Barcelona about the future of his client.Dembele has so far refused [] Sissoko struggled for Newcastle last season as they dropped out of the Premier League. 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. [75] It was to be an ill-fated move with Moussa Sissoko's Watford side suffering relegation that season. "They're putting the pressure on, but it doesn't work with people like us," Sissoko told RMC recently. Are agents corrupt? Mendes was also key to the revitalizing French football after a trio of his players made big money moves to Monaco. Top 5 clients: Aaron Ramsey, Andre Ayew, Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Ashley Young. 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. BARCELONA, 18 Ene. He signed his first professional contract on 1 June 2018, a deal that linked him with PSG until 30 June 2021. As a result, Sissoko has approached Liverpool to ask about the potential bonuses and benefits of a free transfer to Anfield. They are the most powerful men in football because they control where the best players will go. Prior to the start of the 200910 season, Sissoko drew strong interest from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. He still has plenty of talent on his books, like Real Madrid star Toni Kroos and Borussia Dortmund stalwarts Toprak and Reus. [26] On 24 October, Sissoko recorded his fourth league goal of the season in a 20 away victory over Lens. 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. Their influence lies in their number and location. The 21 worst club badges in world football, The 21 best club badges in world football, 16 FIFA glitches that actually happened in real life. Moussa Sissako (born 10 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Sochi. 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. 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Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. Today, the 50-year-olds power almost knows no bounds. 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. Which he did the best he could. [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. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. 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. [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. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. But lets not kid ourselves that Raiola got lucky. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. P.S. [98] He usually plays as a box-to-box midfielder in the centre, although he is also capable of playing in a holding midfield role, or even as an attacking midfielder or right winger, due to his pace and offensive capabilities. . And how does one define influence? 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. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly. Hes also on Twitter, at @ffelicevich, where his profile picture suggests hes not in fact a football agent but a rather chipper sun. [27] In the ensuing two weeks, Sissoko scored both openers in a 11 draw with Marseille and a 32 victory at home against Rennes. Yet identifying and ranking footballs most influential agents isnt easy. [96] Due to his poor club form, he was not part of the French squad that won the World Cup. However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. Sissoko started the 200910 campaign by displaying his attacking prowess as he scored six league goals in the club's first 12 matches. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. [52] He did not play a league match again for Spurs until 3 December, and made just four more starts in the Premier League that season under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Watford are in talks with Tottenham over the permanent signing of Moussa Sissoko. 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. Abroad, the English game is considered the dirty man of Europe. 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]. The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. 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. With his agent Moussa Sissoko playing hardball in negotiations and reportedly demanding exorbitant bonuses and signing-on fees, plus an inflated salary, it was previously thought that the. Please refresh the page and try again. Barcelona-based Promoesport arent a name on everyones lips when it comes to football agencies, but theyre one to watch. In the first season of Football Manager 2023 Moussa Sissoko is contracted to FC Nantes until 30-Jun-2024 earning 25K per . [4] Sissoko is the eldest of four children, with three younger sisters. Struth added: Guardiola has destroyed Gtze. The divorce between player and agent was amicable, yet inevitable. [8] He made his first professional start the following week in the club's 10 upset victory over the defending champions Lyon. He subsequently made his debut in the match, which France won 10. 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. 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. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! [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. They can make or break a player even a team, should that club find itself beholden to Mr 10%. He brokered Zlatan's moves all over Europe to clubs like Juventus, FC Barcelona and Manchester United, among others. And 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). Or why not treat yourself? His father is a construction worker and his mother is a housewife. All rights reserved. 4. Manchester United, for example, also signed Falcao, as well as Beb, Anderson and Angel Di Maria. On 6 January 2008, Sissoko scored his second goal of the season against Paris in the Coupe de France. [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". Moussa Sissoko free agent, since {free agent_since} Left Winger Market value: - Hes just bought Al Capones Miami mansion (dont tell him what happens at the end of The Untouchables, for Gods sake). 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. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. His comments caused quite the fuss. As an agent, his charges have been somewhat more successful. [85] Similar to the competition at under-17 level, France were later eliminated in the Elite Round portion of the competition. Moussa Sissoko is a soccer agent who represents different players in European and Asian soccer. Former pizza man Mino Raiola has had one of the truly remarkable stories as a football agent. [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. We will exercise Ousmane Dembele's rights if necessary. We are the worst. [44] On 13 April 2015, Sissoko was sent off in an away match at Liverpool, receiving a second yellow card from referee Lee Mason, after a dangerous tackle to Lucas Leiva. Bahia havent got much change out of Michu lately, having made an unexpected star out of him at Swansea, but they have helped to revitalise Fernando Torres at Atletico Madrid. He brokered the deal for the former to leave Dortmund for Bavarian outfit, Bayern Munich. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. Moussa Sissoko - Football Midfielder - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic Football Moussa Sissoko M Player Bio HT/WT 1.87 m, 83 kg Age 33 Born 1989-08-16 Nationality FRA No. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. Moussa Sissoko - Player, Midfielder Date of birth: 16 Aug 1989 Nationality: France Player details Career Edit Match summary Transfer Windows Transfer windows currently open Transfer windows opening soon Club looking for player Striker Max. I keep reminding him of that Bale deal. [9], Usually a left-sided centre-back, Sissako is versatile enough to play on both central defensive positions of a back four. Jorge Mendes was born. Sometimes, Manuel Garcia Quilon must sit in his Madrid office and think wistfully of 2013. Ex-pizzaman Raiola always gets his slice. Exactly 12 months separated two huge moments in Moussa Sissoko's career with Tottenham Hotspur. 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. PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. France forward clearly wasn't too impressed with the statement. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN For his efforts, he was nominated for the UNFP Young Player of the Year, along with teammate Capoue who also had an outstanding season.