Top 5 clients: Aaron Ramsey, Andre Ayew, Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Ashley Young. Top 5 clients: Douglas Costa, Philippe Coutinho, Dimitri Payet, Edinson Cavani, Riyad Mahrez. [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". [citation needed] To quash the rumours, Sadran announced that Sissoko would not leave the club for anything less than 30 million. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team . (Credit: TransferMarkt for their list of agencies.). The match ended in a 22 draw. 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. 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? P.S. 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. At Tottenham, Sissoko finished runner-up in the 201617 Premier League and the 201819 UEFA Champions League. Even a strong appointment such as Mourinho seems to have been made more on Mendess terms than the clubs. Top 5 clients: Marquinhos, David Luiz, Oscar, Willian, Juan Jesus. "Maybe it works with agents who are close to Barcelona. 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. Some might say FirstEleven ISM could try to stand out more considering their role in life they share a name with more than one football agency, for a start but it hasnt stopped the Cologne-based company from attracting a number of well-known footballers to their stable. 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. Reminding everyone, that while money is the center of the talks in the media, management of the Frenchman. 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). [5], On 1 September 2022, Sissako joined Russian Premier League club Sochi. 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. Meanwhile, good players can pick up huge pay packets at not-so-huge clubs. But the management are losing Ousmane by themselves. Despite Barca's stance on the player leaving, his agent isn't too happy with how the situation has been dealt with. [11] PSG youth coach Franois Rodrigues has described Sissako as a player that is "very aggressive on the field". PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. Whatever the price, Woodward got his men: Raiolas three biggest clients joined Manchester United, following the Trojan horse that was Sergio Romero. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle United after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client. all arrive at Old Trafford because of Mendes's tremendous influence. [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. In September 2001, he returned to Aulnay for a further two years developing before seeking a move to a professional club. [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. Keep an eye on this saga. [3][4] He made his professional debut in a 41 Belgian Cup win over Seraing on 3 February 2021. [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. France won the match 50. In the following season, Sissoko earned award nominations for his performances and also helped Toulouse qualify for the newly created UEFA Europa League. It has indeed been broken but by Mino Raiola and Paul Pogba. He has regularly been called up to play with the France youth teams in the past. Ex-pizzaman Raiola always gets his slice. Do not sell or share my personal information. [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. 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. [51] On 22 October, in a match against AFC Bournemouth, Sissoko elbowed Harry Arter, resulting in a three-match ban. Chelsea, in particular, are big fans of his work. Jude Bellingham is Real Madrids main target, says Marca journalist, Arsenal and the Everton curse: Why Mikel Arteta is cursed away to his former club, When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw 2023? Moussa Sissoko crowned Legends' Player of the Season. All rights reserved. BA1 1UA. Mondial dont just shill mercenaries, however. Top 5 clients: Fabian Delph, Vincent Janssen, Dejan Lovren, Mathieu Valbuena, Francis Coquelin. [63] He also won plaudits from former players and fans alike. He still has plenty of talent on his books, like Real Madrid star Toni Kroos and Borussia Dortmund stalwarts Toprak and Reus. Judged a handball,[68] it resulted in a penalty converted by Liverpool and one that Tottenham could not overcome, eventually losing 20. Only James left, since replaced by Mendess latest Portuguese sensation, Bernardo Silva. As a result, Sissoko has approached Liverpool to ask about the potential bonuses and benefits of a free transfer to Anfield. Ousmane Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, has finally broken his silence on the forward's future at Barcelona with the . Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. France won the match 30. [4] Sissoko is the eldest of four children, with three younger sisters. Later, they got Robinho his moves from Santos to Real Madrid and from Real Madrid to Manchester City. [48] Despite this, Newcastle were unable to escape the drop zone and were relegated to the Championship. [citation needed], On 28 January 2020, Sissako joined Belgian club Standard Lige on a six-month loan with an option to buy. On 30 September 2017, he scored the first goal in Tottenham in their 4-0 win of Huddersfield Town. (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022. Barcelona publicly asked him to leave the club during the January transfer window last week. Bath 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. Top 5 clients: Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mario Balotelli, Romelu Lukaku. Toulouse lost the first leg 10 and the tie 50 on aggregate. "They're putting the pressure on, but it doesn't work with people like us," Sissoko told RMC recently. The Catalan handles affairs for his big bro, Pep, and whiles away any spare time by looking after the various needs of Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta. Most people say that he doesn't exist, as all his data from the transfer market has been removed. He began the season featuring primarily as a substitute under Casanova, but by December, Sissoko had become a regular in the starting eleven. 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. 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. [90][91] Despite appearing regularly in the squad under Raymond Domenech in the 200910 season, Sissoko failed to make the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Sissoko earned his first call up to the under-21 team for their friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 9 September 2008. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. His latest big deal was Bernardo Silva's move to Manchester City from Monaco. Dembele has so far refused offers of contract renewal from Barcelona and his current deal expires at the end of the season. [113], Sissoko is Muslim. 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. [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. 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. Le capitaine artsien, buteur ce soir, passait un cap important sous le maillot . Sissoko spent two years at the club and was teammates with former France youth international Yannis Salibur. France forward clearly wasn't too impressed with the statement. 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 years surprise World Cup pick, 17-year-old Theo Walcott. "That's not allowed. 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. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. Breaking up is hard to do. If Jrgen Klopp feels Liverpools physios can make Dembele a bit more resilient, there could be a bargain waiting for the Reds. He received his fourth start in six Premier League games in a 32 win at West Ham on 23 September, with Pochettino describing his performance as "fantastic",[54][55] and scored his first goal for Tottenham on 30 September 2017 in their 40 victory of Huddersfield Town. ", "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). Not all but the majority. His representative was not happy with that suggestion and questioned the decision-making of the club. [13] Despite the promising individual season from Sissoko, Toulouse finished one place above relegation and Baup was sacked and replaced by Alain Casanova. 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. He signed an aspirant (youth) contract and was placed in the club's under-14 team. Young footballers in Germany seeking an agent could do far worse than see what Kroth has to offer them. On 31 August 2016, Sissoko signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal, for 30 million. He subsequently made his debut in the match, which France won 10. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly. Le milieu de terrain nantais Moussa Sissoko (33 ans, 19 matchs et 1 but en L1 cette saison) pense savoir ce qu'il a manqu son quipe sur cette rencontre. He also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. 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. Sissoko was a member of the France side that lost the UEFA Euro 2016 Final. These were players that only went to Chelsea. That couldnt be further from the truth. Europe Sports Group represent some 600-700 players, most of them South American, many of those Brazilian. Ousmane Dembele's future took an intriguing twist on Wednesday afternoon, after his agent was spotted taking a very important phone call. Sissoko earned his first cap in the match against the Faroe Islands appearing as a substitute for Jrmy Toulalan in the second half. Top 5 clients: Rafa Benitez, Filipe Luis, Pepe Reina, Javi Garcia, Alvaro Arbeloa. [6], Born in France, Sissako is of Malian descent. Yet identifying and ranking footballs most influential agents isnt easy. He came into mainstream fame after his divorce with client Mario Gotze, who he picked up while he was still a youngster. 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. [56], In the 201819 season, Sissoko emerged as a crucial member of Tottenham, making 43 appearances in all competitions. So who are 5 of these agents? player they wanted to sell him in January. 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. 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. [99][100][101][102] He has also played on the left flank, as a second striker, or as an attacking full-back or wing-back on occasion. [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. The agency is based in Madrid, founded at the turn of the century by former player, pundit and radio host Jose Otin. 6. Wijnaldum on Madrid preparations, final 'favourites' and message to fans. 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. [77], Sissoko has been active with France at youth level having represented France at all levels for which he was eligible. When it comes to football stars brothers, none are more important than Pere Guardiola. Monaco reintroduced themselves to the world stage by signing Mendes trio Falcao (him again), James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho. The agent's latest statements regarding his client's situation with Barcelona have caused controversy. We are perfectly aware of the approaches. The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. 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. Perhaps inevitably, Juan Figer and Wagner Ribeiros influence now cant match those heady days. "We don't know what we're going to do, nothing is decided. "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. 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. [70] In the 2020 New Year's Day match against Southampton, Sissoko damaged the medial collateral ligament of his right knee, which required surgery resulting in him being out of action for more than three months. Le quart de finale de Coupe de France entre Nantes et le RC Lens (2-1) tait un match spcial pour Seko Fofana. He has attacked FIFA and the English FA, as he said to The Guardian, If Im cold and callous, I dont care. Top 5 clients: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva. The SportsTotal agency will be in the mind of any footballer from or based in Germany and in need of representation. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Be the first one to comment on this story. The club has always said that they would let Moussa leave for between 18m (15.25m) to 25m (21m) maximum. His preferred foot is Right. He signed his first professional contract on 1 June 2018, a deal that linked him with PSG until 30 June 2021. Nantes paid Watford 2M for Moussa . 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. 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. [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]. 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. [7] He was called up by the Mali U23 team for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, but was not capped. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly, who joined Jose Mourinhos Manchester United for 30m this summer, Barcelonas Aleix Vidal and until recently his Blaugrana team-mate Denis Suarez, whose move to Camp Nou ironically signalled the end of his time with the agency. Thats power. [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. 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. [3] He made his first international start four days later in a qualifier against Austria. Jorge Mendes was born. Moussa Sissoko has also been used as a ball winning midfielder. [47] This sparked a six-game unbeaten run in Newcastle's relegation battle, which included creditable draws against Liverpool and Manchester City, and a final day 51 win over Tottenham Hotspur. [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. [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. 11. Top 5 clients: Gareth Bale, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Joe Hart, Luke Shaw, Ashley Cole. Top 5 clients: Eric Bailly, Denis Suarez, Aleix Vidal, Adama Traor, Diego Alves. Im sure hes looking for some way to break it.. 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. 4. 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. 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. Moussa Sissoko is a 32 years old professional footballer from France. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. Sometimes, Manuel Garcia Quilon must sit in his Madrid office and think wistfully of 2013. 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. Struth added: Guardiola has destroyed Gtze. The divorce between player and agent was amicable, yet inevitable. As an agent, his charges have been somewhat more successful. 'We hope that Rafa Benitez and the president will be more reasonable about Moussa's future. Is there any agency in any sport as good as Mondial at finding lucrative moves for their clients? Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. [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. Elsewhere in London, QPR were grateful for the Brazilian agents services in arranging Julio Cesars capture, as were Tottenham when they signed Heurelho Gomes, then Sandro, then Paulinho (hindsights 20/20). Given FSGs reluctance to smash the wage structure for Mohamed Salahs new contract, they surely wouldnt do so for a new signing. Arguably one of the most high profile agents in football today, Raiola was part of massive moves in Europe as early as 1993, when he was part of Dennis Bergkamp's move to Inter Milan. He made his debut as a substitute on 2 November 2005 in the team's opening competitive match against England. [41], In the 201415 season, Sissoko was given the captain's armband after Fabricio Coloccini sustained an injury. 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. 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. 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. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Well, the 27-cap France international's contract. No one has heard of him and he is known to be extremely apprehensive to reporters. In England, his introduction of Jose Mourinho changed everything. A flashy, yet loyal agent, many players rely on Mino for all their dealings, even outside football. I hope that it will be as early as possible. 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. 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. 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. The likes of Robin van Persie and Jeremain Lens arent the draws they once were. 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. 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. In 1966, something happened that would have a lasting effect on English football. There was a problem. In July 2003, Sissoko made the trek down south to the Haute-Garonne department to sign with professional club Toulouse FC. 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 . However, he said in 2011 that he plans to retire around this time, which explains why he isnt pursuing new clients. [8] He debuted for the senior Mali national team in a 50 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Kenya on 7 October 2021. The team's ultimate failure to qualify for the competition effectively ended Sissoko's under-21 career, though he still appeared in friendly matches against Turkey, Denmark, and Russia in 2010 as he was still eligible to participate in non-competitive matches. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. Not only the biggest football agent but the biggest sports agent in the world, Constantin Dumitrascu has been silent, yet the most powerful man in football. 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. Please logout and login again. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. 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. Jorge Mendes is easily the most recognizable name in football agency. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. Players representatives wield more power than ever before in the sports history but who boasts the most? [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. [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. [92] He made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2014, coming on as a substitute in France's 30 group win over Honduras. 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 Sissoko (born 16 August 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Ligue 1 club Nantes and the France national team. [81] On 26 February 2006, Sissoko scored his first youth international goal in the team's second group stage match of the Algarve Cup against the Netherlands. Gettty Dembele in action for Barcelona. 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. But it's not only money for us. [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. He made his debut on 28 October 2007 in a 50 rout of Luxembourg in the first qualifying round. Division, Cyprus view more. [19][20] In total, he made 40 appearances and scored five goals. [8] He made his first professional start the following week in the club's 10 upset victory over the defending champions Lyon. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. Maybe Mendes isnt the only agent close to Stellar Group. [15][16] Toulouse reached the semi-finals of the competition before losing 21 to the eventual winners Guingamp. [2] At the end of the season, the deal was made permanent for a fee of 400,000. 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. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books.