His latest big deal was Bernardo Silva's move to Manchester City from Monaco. All rights reserved. Right now, Bahias roster includes Bayern Munichs Javi Martinez, Chelseas Pedro, Arsenals Nacho Monreal and Manchester Citys Jesus Navas. 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. Exactly 12 months separated two huge moments in Moussa Sissoko's career with Tottenham Hotspur. 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. He put in an inspired performance in the final against Portugal, having two shots saved in the 10 extra time defeat. 'We hope that Rafa Benitez and the president will be more reasonable about Moussa's future. 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. You should expect us in your inbox every Friday. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team . 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", "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! Their influence lies in their number and location. He brokered Zlatan's moves all over Europe to clubs like Juventus, FC Barcelona and Manchester United, among others. In September 2001, he returned to Aulnay for a further two years developing before seeking a move to a professional club. 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. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. Which he did the best he could. In the following season, Sissoko earned award nominations for his performances and also helped Toulouse qualify for the newly created UEFA Europa League. Moussa Sissoko's current transfer value is between 3.5M and 5.8M. But the management are losing Ousmane by themselves. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle Unite d after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client . 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. (Credit: TransferMarkt for their list of agencies.). They havent got a clue.. Then theres the small matter of Cristiano Ronaldo. A flashy, yet loyal agent, many players rely on Mino for all their dealings, even outside football. Toulouse surprisingly lost the match to the semi-professional club 21. [3] He made his first international start four days later in a qualifier against Austria. [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. 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. Gettty Dembele in action for Barcelona. Top 5 clients: Eric Bailly, Denis Suarez, Aleix Vidal, Adama Traor, Diego Alves. Given FSGs reluctance to smash the wage structure for Mohamed Salahs new contract, they surely wouldnt do so for a new signing. 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. 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. And how does one define influence? Im sure hes looking for some way to break it.. Yet identifying and ranking footballs most influential agents isnt easy. Just ask Sissoko, or Yohan Cabaye. SEG have fingers in cycling and music pies as well as football. France won the match 30. 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. He occasionally plays on the right side of a back three, and sometimes as the central defender in a back five. 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. However, with a good club performance in the 201819 season, he was again back in the national squad, and played a role in the Euro 2020 qualifiers for France. 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. 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His preferred foot is Right. On April 30, 2018, Spurs were battling for a spot in the top four, one which would go down to t 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. I cant argue with the public seeing us as the scum of the Earth.. "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. 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. This is only his second Premier League goal for Tottenham and helped the team to a 32 win. He made his debut as a substitute on 2 November 2005 in the team's opening competitive match against England. If Jrgen Klopp feels Liverpools physios can make Dembele a bit more resilient, there could be a bargain waiting for the Reds. If Im cold and callous, I dont care. 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. 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. The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. With the risk of losing him for free, Xavi's side decided to get rid straight away, though the France forward clearly wasn't too impressed with the statement. The English club reportedly offered as much as 12 million for the player and subsequently increased its offer to 15.5 million before president Olivier Sadran declared that Sissoko would not be sold. The comments below have not been moderated. He opened the campaign scoring in the club's second league match of the season against Saint-tienne in a 31 victory. The French internationals representative has come to Spain to have one last meeting with the powers-that-be at Barcelona about the future of his client. [85] Similar to the competition at under-17 level, France were later eliminated in the Elite Round portion of the competition. 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). As an agent, his charges have been somewhat more successful. Watford are in talks with Tottenham over the permanent signing of Moussa Sissoko. [26] On 24 October, Sissoko recorded his fourth league goal of the season in a 20 away victory over Lens. [69], In the 201920 season, under new manager Jos Mourinho, Sissoko scored his first goal in over two years in the match against Bournemouth. His father is a construction worker and his mother is a housewife. His first major independent transfer was Pavel Nedved to Lazio, and then to Juventus. [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. [2] At the end of the season, the deal was made permanent for a fee of 400,000. 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. Le quart de finale de Coupe de France entre Nantes et le RC Lens (2-1) tait un match spcial pour Seko Fofana. On 13 May 2014, Sissoko was named in Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Despite their name, Europe Sports Group are in fact big in Brazil. Yawn. Barcelona-based Promoesport arent a name on everyones lips when it comes to football agencies, but theyre one to watch. Notable Players: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva, James Rodriguez, Diego Costa, Angel Di Maria, Bernardo Silva. 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. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. 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). [67] Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The agents influence is such that good clubs can make bad signings. Hes also on Twitter, at @ffelicevich, where his profile picture suggests hes not in fact a football agent but a rather chipper sun. In his first match starting as captain, Sissoko scored his first league goal of the season in a 10 win over Queens Park Rangers. France won the match 50. Sissoko was born in Le Blanc-Mesnil, a Parisian suburb, to Malian parents. 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Consultez la fiche de Moussa Sissoko agent de footballeurs professionnels sur Footmercato.net : ses joueurs, clubs et agences. [10] He is good with both of his feet. Top 5 clients: Fabian Delph, Vincent Janssen, Dejan Lovren, Mathieu Valbuena, Francis Coquelin. Liverpool should also expect Dembele to demand a huge salary, as is the norm when free transfers occur. 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. Moussa Sissoko is a soccer agent who represents different players in European and Asian soccer. 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 . 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. ', Sissoko's representative also said that he was aware of approaches to the club over a possible transfer. 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. Top 5 clients: Marquinhos, David Luiz, Oscar, Willian, Juan Jesus. Based in Germany but with a strong presence in Brazil, ROGON were responsible for the Bundesliga breaks of Firmino and Luiz Gustavo, both with Hoffenheim, before Gustavo moved to Bayern Munich, then Wolfsburg. On 31 August 2016, Sissoko signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal, for 30 million. Please refresh the page and try again. (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022. If a 135.5m player becomes available for nothing, youd be foolish to turn him down in our view. As football is growing to be an increasingly commercialized sport, the importance of mediators and middle-men are increasing, as people deal with other people through these sources. Top 5 clients: Manuel Neuer, Shinji Kagawa, Shinji Okazaki, Kevin Volland, Patrick Herrmann. His last transfer was from Watford to Nantes in 2022. 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}}. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year . [24][25] On 1 October 2009, Sissoko scored his first career European goal in a UEFA Europa League group stage match against Belgian club Brugge. Top 5 clients: Aaron Ramsey, Andre Ayew, Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Ashley Young. Once upon a time, MJF were huge not just eating at the big table but carving the turkey. That's not the case with me, I'm here to defend my player's interests. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. He also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. [95], On 17 May 2018, he was named on the standby list for the 23 man French squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. Is there any agency in any sport as good as Mondial at finding lucrative moves for their clients? 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. [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. [88] Sissoko did not make his debut in the match. 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). [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. 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. ROGONs Bundesliga stable isnt all Brazilian, however. Today, Raiola's clientele include the biggest stars in football. [87] He featured with the team frequently as they were attempting to qualify for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. 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. Theres still plenty of young talent around, however, and SEG have worked hard to snap it up at home and abroad. [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. 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. [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. 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. Falcao could be Mendes in microcosm. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. 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]. Sissako joined Paris Saint-Germain from RC France in 2012. The club has always said that they would let Moussa leave for between 18m (15.25m) to 25m (21m) maximum. 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? Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. "Il nous a manqu d'y croire un . Chelsea, in particular, are big fans of his work. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books. 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. Most people say that he doesn't exist, as all his data from the transfer market has been removed. [9] On 15 August, he appeared in the club's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg match against Liverpool. #17 Moussa Sissoko 1 FC Nantes Ligue 1 League level: First Tier Joined: Jul 1, 2022 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2024 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Aug 16, 1989 (33) Place of birth: Le Blanc-Mesnil Citizenship: France Height: 1,87 m Position: Central Midfield Former International: France Caps/Goals: 71 / 2 3.50 m Last update: Nov 2, 2022 Profile Dembele has so far refused offers of contract renewal from Barcelona and his current deal expires at the end of the season. All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. [64][65][66] He won the inaugural Tottenham Hotspur Legends' Player of the Season award in May 2019. Nantes paid Watford 2M for Moussa . His preferred foot is Right and his best role is 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. The agent's latest statements regarding his client's situation with Barcelona have caused controversy. 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. The sum he pocketed for masterminding Paul Pogbas record-breaking transfer is eye-boggling, estimated to be around 20-25 million. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. [3][4] He made his professional debut in a 41 Belgian Cup win over Seraing on 3 February 2021. Well, the 27-cap France internationals contract expires in June, and his future is far from certain. player they wanted to sell him in January. Huw was on theFourFourTwostaff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. 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. 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He told FootMercato: 'We do not understand. 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. And when the Oranje finally do get their act together, SEGs players wont be far away. On 3 August 2009, Sissoko earned his first call up to the senior team for a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against the Faroe Islands. 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. Its up to you to decide. 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. Sissoko struggled for Newcastle last season as they dropped out of the Premier League. 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. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team. Players representatives wield more power than ever before in the sports history but who boasts the most? 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,. He scored his first goal of the league campaign on 7 February in a 20 victory over Le Mans. [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. We want everything to go well.'. Have something to tell us about this article? Barcelona President Joan Laporta has spoken to Dembele and is confident that the 135.5m man will sign a new contract. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Pere owns 55 per cent of Media Base Sports, with agent Jaume Roures responsible for the other 45. Moussa Sissako (born 10 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Sochi. [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. Well, Peton is an Atleti supporter, after all. Later, they got Robinho his moves from Santos to Real Madrid and from Real Madrid to Manchester City. A head office in trendy Soho belies a company with tentacles spread across the UK (theyve an intriguingly high number of players currently or previously at Welsh clubs). He made his debut on 28 October 2007 in a 50 rout of Luxembourg in the first qualifying round. [43] On 1 January 2015, Sissoko scored his second league goal of the season, as Newcastle drew 33 against Burnley. Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. Even a strong appointment such as Mourinho seems to have been made more on Mendess terms than the clubs. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. 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. Player Traits. 4. 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. Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, recently chatted about his client's renewal process.