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. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. 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. Their influence lies in their number and location. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year . Sissoko spent two years at the club and was teammates with former France youth international Yannis Salibur. His preferred foot is Right. In England, his introduction of Jose Mourinho changed everything. Sissoko replaced Albin Ebondo in the 83rd minute and received a yellow card in the final minute. When it comes to football stars brothers, none are more important than Pere Guardiola. 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. He still has plenty of talent on his books, like Real Madrid star Toni Kroos and Borussia Dortmund stalwarts Toprak and Reus. All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. 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. Its up to you to decide. Pogba's record transfer helped Mino pocket over $25M and he bought the former Al Capone mansion in the United States. [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. [citation needed] To quash the rumours, Sadran announced that Sissoko would not leave the club for anything less than 30 million. 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. Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. 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 [] ", "No miracle finish for Tottenham after Moussa Sissoko's nightmare start", "The massive mistake Tottenham made after Moussa Sissoko's rare goal against Bournemouth", "Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham midfielder ruled out until April", "Tottenham v Man Utd: Harry Kane, Son Heung-min & Moussa Sissoko to start", "Jose Mourinho on the verge of ending Tottenham trophy drought as Moussa Sissoko plays unlikely cup hero", "Watford relegated from the Premier League after failing to beat Crystal Palace", "Net succs des Tricolores en Turquie (30)", "La France et l'Angleterre se neutralisent (22)", "France warm up for playoffs with 31 Austria win", "World Cup 2014: Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy not in France squad", "Portugal spoil France's party with extra-time win", "Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial on standby for France World Cup squad and Dimitri Payet out soccer News Sky Sports", "Equipe de France: "Je ne me suis jamais senti aussi fort", assure Moussa Sissoko", "LA TATTICA DEL MERCATO: Roma, idea Sissoko", "Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko courts Arsenal with 'club of my heart' talk", "Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko says he still has a lot of improvement left", "Moussa Sissoko hopeful of more France appearances after lively display", "Sissoko, ennesimo derby tra Juve e Inter. Please logout and login again. ", "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! [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. He can be credited with changing English football forever, as he introduced manager Jose Mourinho to England after getting him to Chelsea. 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,. 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. France won the match 50. Yawn. 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. 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. Mali. 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 . player they wanted to sell him in January. 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. Pleasingly, their offices are in Dusseldorf and Canary Wharf, which is fun to say. Liverpool should also expect Dembele to demand a huge salary, as is the norm when free transfers occur. [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. [4] In July 1999, Sissoko moved to Saint-Ouen to join AS Red Star 93. He was given the number 7 shirt. It has indeed been broken but by Mino Raiola and Paul Pogba. Moussa Sissoko is a 32 years old professional footballer from France. 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? 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. As Transfermarkt show, the former Rennes attacker has actually missed 96 games for Barcelona due to injury problems. [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. Later, they got Robinho his moves from Santos to Real Madrid and from Real Madrid to Manchester City. Do not sell or share my personal information. However, he is a man of mystery. Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books. 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. However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. It was some annus mirabilis. 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. Published: 09:47 GMT, 12 July 2016 | Updated: 14:53 GMT, 12 July 2016. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. He signed his first professional contract on 1 June 2018, a deal that linked him with PSG until 30 June 2021. [6], Born in France, Sissako is of Malian descent. net salary p.m.: 500 3. Is that a good or a bad thing? You should expect us in your inbox every Friday. He began the season featuring primarily as a substitute under Casanova, but by December, Sissoko had become a regular in the starting eleven. Nobody knows that more than Volker Struth. 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. [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. Moussa Sissako (born 10 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Sochi. As well as Liverpool, Dembeles agent has also spoken to Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. ROGONs Bundesliga stable isnt all Brazilian, however. SEG have fingers in cycling and music pies as well as football. 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. France won the match 30. In the following season, Sissoko earned award nominations for his performances and also helped Toulouse qualify for the newly created UEFA Europa League. 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. Wijnaldum on Madrid preparations, final 'favourites' and message to fans. Well, Peton is an Atleti supporter, after all. The 30-year-old is . We are perfectly aware of the approaches. Their young German talents include Julian Draxler and Max Meyer, while goalkeeper Loris Karius recently joined Firmino at Liverpool. Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images. Young footballers in Germany seeking an agent could do far worse than see what Kroth has to offer them. He brokered Zlatan's moves all over Europe to clubs like Juventus, FC Barcelona and Manchester United, among others. The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. He has regularly been called up to play with the France youth teams in the past. 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. 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. 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). 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 'We hope that Rafa Benitez and the president will be more reasonable about Moussa's future. 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. Euro Export Assessoria e Propaganda Ltd (Giuliano Bertolucci), 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). Former pizza man Mino Raiola has had one of the truly remarkable stories as a football agent. Top 5 clients: Eric Bailly, Denis Suarez, Aleix Vidal, Adama Traor, Diego Alves. 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. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has spoken to Dembele and is confident that the 135.5m man will sign a new contract. [7] He was called up by the Mali U23 team for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, but was not capped. [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. [1] During the 201718 and 201819 seasons, Sissako played for PSG's B team, making a total of 24 appearances and scoring 1 goal. Top 5 clients: Rafa Benitez, Filipe Luis, Pepe Reina, Javi Garcia, Alvaro Arbeloa. Today, Raiola's clientele include the biggest stars in football. Tottenham and Antonio Conte will be interested in signing Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij this summer "whatever the price", claims transfer insider Pete O'Rourke.. PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. [9] On 15 August, he appeared in the club's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg match against Liverpool. 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. As a player, Thomas Kroth never won a league title and his single West Germany cap came in a home defeat to Hungary. 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. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly. 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. Atsu: I'll be ready for Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool. Brazilian footballers names are great. Monaco reintroduced themselves to the world stage by signing Mendes trio Falcao (him again), James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho. [41], In the 201415 season, Sissoko was given the captain's armband after Fabricio Coloccini sustained an injury. 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. They can make or break a player even a team, should that club find itself beholden to Mr 10%. . 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. Sissoko was a French youth international and played at all levels he was eligible for. Kick and Run have a growing number of up-and-coming footballers in their ranks, from Monaco right-back Fabinho to Borussia Moenchengladbach (opens in new tab)centre-back Andreas Christensen, although they also look after big-namePremier League stars at Arsenal and Chelsea. According to Cuatro, Liverpool have been approached by Moussa Sissoko, the agent of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. 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. If Jrgen Klopp feels Liverpools physios can make Dembele a bit more resilient, there could be a bargain waiting for the Reds. Notable Players: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva, James Rodriguez, Diego Costa, Angel Di Maria, Bernardo Silva. His jersey number is 17. For his efforts, he was nominated for the UNFP Young Player of the Year, along with teammate Capoue who also had an outstanding season. [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. Keep an eye on this saga. [8] He debuted for the senior Mali national team in a 50 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Kenya on 7 October 2021. Top 5 clients: Neymar, Hulk, Lucas Moura, Robinho, Kleberson. Hes also on Twitter, at @ffelicevich, where his profile picture suggests hes not in fact a football agent but a rather chipper sun. His professionalism and loyalty to his players make a very successful combo. And when the Oranje finally do get their act together, SEGs players wont be far away. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. Please refresh the page and try again. His first major independent transfer was Pavel Nedved to Lazio, and then to Juventus. 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. Despite Barca's stance on the player leaving, his agent isn't too happy with how the situation has been dealt with. 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. [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". When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Bath [37] On 24 February, Sissoko scored in a 42 win against Southampton. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Top 5 clients: Willian, Fabinho, Danny Welbeck, Andreas Christensen, Gabriel. Bertolucci has helped the Blues to sign Alex, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Nathan, David Luiz twice and Lucas Piazon. In September 2001, he returned to Aulnay for a further two years developing before seeking a move to a professional club. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. ', Sissoko's representative also said that he was aware of approaches to the club over a possible transfer. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. In 1966, something happened that would have a lasting effect on English football. The agent picked up Mario Gtze as a fresh-faced teenager (not that hell ever be anything other than fresh-faced) but at the end of last season, after six years together, they divided up the CDs and said goodbye. Any Liverpool fans wondering how Roberto Firmino made his way from Figueirense to Anfield have ROGON to thank. Top 5 clients: Douglas Costa, Philippe Coutinho, Dimitri Payet, Edinson Cavani, Riyad Mahrez. Dembele has so far refused offers of contract renewal from Barcelona and his current deal expires at the end of the season. Sissoko told L'Equipe: 'For me, it changes nothing. Sissoko started for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract for a fee of 30 million EUR on 31 August 2016. Moussa Sissoko is a soccer agent who represents different players in European and Asian soccer. 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. Top 5 clients: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva. [97], A versatile midfielder, Sissoko is capable of playing in any midfield role, as well as in several other positions across the pitch.