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. 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. The biggest example of this can be the current rise of agents that are brokering deal for players to clubs. Pleasingly, their offices are in Dusseldorf and Canary Wharf, which is fun to say. Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. On 31 August 2016, Sissoko signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal, for 30 million. Yes, Dembele has largely struggled in Spain, and has been haunted by injuries ever since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017. [74] He made his debut two days later in a 10 away defeat against his former club Tottenham Hotspur. We will exercise Ousmane Dembele's rights if necessary. 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. Pogba's record transfer helped Mino pocket over $25M and he bought the former Al Capone mansion in the United States. [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. Bath Meanwhile, good players can pick up huge pay packets at not-so-huge clubs. [69], In the 201920 season, under new manager Jos Mourinho, Sissoko scored his first goal in over two years in the match against Bournemouth. Moussa Sissoko is a 32 years old professional footballer from France. This list doesnt include some huge players representatives, because their reach is limited by their focus. [67] Their young German talents include Julian Draxler and Max Meyer, while goalkeeper Loris Karius recently joined Firmino at Liverpool. 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. "They're putting the pressure on, but it doesn't work with people like us," Sissoko told RMC recently. [92] He made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2014, coming on as a substitute in France's 30 group win over Honduras. Thats power. 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. Abroad, the English game is considered the dirty man of Europe. However, he said in 2011 that he plans to retire around this time, which explains why he isnt pursuing new clients. All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. [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. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. Report: Chelsea contact Ousmane Dembl agent over possible transfer Shelvey heads Atsu past Spurs' Sissoko in ePL last 16. Well, the 27-cap France international's contract. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! Do not sell or share my personal information. Moussa Sissoko, Dembele's agent, has now claimed that Barcelona have threatened to leave the player out of the team until a deal is reached. He subsequently made his debut in the match, which France won 10. Atsu: I'll be ready for Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool. [1] During the 201718 and 201819 seasons, Sissako played for PSG's B team, making a total of 24 appearances and scoring 1 goal. Or Aleksandar Mitrovic. 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. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle Unite d after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client . 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. 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. Sissoko earned his first call up to the under-21 team for their friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 9 September 2008. [79] Sissoko's only other appearance with the team came in the return leg against Turkey that was played in zmir two days later. Later, they got Robinho his moves from Santos to Real Madrid and from Real Madrid to Manchester City. He signed an aspirant (youth) contract and was placed in the club's under-14 team. Moussa began his professional football career in France with Toulouse where he established himself as a key figure during 219 appearances for the Ligue 1 club, scoring 23 goals. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. Judged a handball,[68] it resulted in a penalty converted by Liverpool and one that Tottenham could not overcome, eventually losing 20. 4. all arrive at Old Trafford because of Mendes's tremendous influence. 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. [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. Moussa Sissoko is a soccer agent who represents different players in European and Asian soccer. 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 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. [77], Sissoko has been active with France at youth level having represented France at all levels for which he was eligible. 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. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books. Moussa Sissoko, who manages Dembele's career, told L'Equipe of a long-running saga in Catalunya: "Everyone talks about money. And when the Oranje finally do get their act together, SEGs players wont be far away. Sissoko appeared in 18 matches during the amateur season, quickly becoming one of the club's most sought after prospects. 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. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team. PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. Sissoko, Dembl's agent: "There are threats not to play anymore and "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. Players theyve helped to land big moves include Fabian Delph, Serge Aurier and Sime Vrsaljko. "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? Top 5 clients: Marquinhos, David Luiz, Oscar, Willian, Juan Jesus. 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. The match ended in a 22 draw. ", "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). In his first match starting as captain, Sissoko scored his first league goal of the season in a 10 win over Queens Park Rangers. Prior to the start of the 200910 season, Sissoko drew strong interest from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. Top 5 clients: Eric Bailly, Denis Suarez, Aleix Vidal, Adama Traor, Diego Alves. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. Who is Moussa Sissoko, Ousmane Dembl's agent? Souleymane, his other brother, is his adviser. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. Huw was on theFourFourTwostaff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. Sissoko told L'Equipe: 'For me, it changes nothing. As Transfermarkt show, the former Rennes attacker has actually missed 96 games for Barcelona due to injury problems. [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. To check on the player traits of Moussa Sissoko get Genie Scout. He began the season featuring primarily as a substitute under Casanova, but by December, Sissoko had become a regular in the starting eleven. The SportsTotal agency will be in the mind of any footballer from or based in Germany and in need of representation. 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. The club has always said that they would let Moussa leave for between 18m (15.25m) to 25m (21m) maximum. 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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. They are the most powerful men in football because they control where the best players will go. 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. And how does one define influence? 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"We don't know what we're going to do, nothing is decided. "French international midfielder, Moussa Sissoko was born on 16th August 1989 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. 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. [26] On 24 October, Sissoko recorded his fourth league goal of the season in a 20 away victory over Lens. [89] With France's spot in the play-offs already secured, Sissoko made his first career start in the match against Austria, which France won 31. There was a problem. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Mondial dont just shill mercenaries, however. [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. I cant argue with the public seeing us as the scum of the Earth.. 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. He has regularly been called up to play with the France youth teams in the past. [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. Sissako joined Paris Saint-Germain from RC France in 2012. But it's not only money for us. 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. On 6 January 2008, Sissoko scored his second goal of the season against Paris in the Coupe de France. Who else could it be, but the man Cristiano Ronaldo called the Cristiano Ronaldo of football agents? 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 Sissoko - The Players' Agent 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. Nuno Espirito Santo makes Moussa Sissoko revelation - Football.London Well, Peton is an Atleti supporter, after all. Jorge Mendes is easily the most recognizable name in football agency. 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. 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According to Cuatro, Liverpool have been approached by Moussa Sissoko, the agent of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. What's the story? France forward clearly wasn't too impressed with the statement. It was a memorable goal with Sissoko running nearly the entire pitch with the ball at his feet, eluding several Schirrhein players, before finishing at the six-yard box. 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. [citation needed], On 28 January 2020, Sissako joined Belgian club Standard Lige on a six-month loan with an option to buy. [9] On 15 August, he appeared in the club's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg match against Liverpool. Contract Value Under Management: $795.6 M. Notable Players: Gareth Bale, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Adam Lallana, Joe Hart, Luke Shaw, Ashley Cole. Your login session has expired. [87] He featured with the team frequently as they were attempting to qualify for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. 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? net salary p.m.: 500 3. But Promoesport remain ambitious. Bertolucci has helped the Blues to sign Alex, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Nathan, David Luiz twice and Lucas Piazon. 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}}. Moussa Sissoko - Player profile 22/23 | Transfermarkt [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. (Credit: TransferMarkt for their list of agencies.). Hes also on Twitter, at @ffelicevich, where his profile picture suggests hes not in fact a football agent but a rather chipper sun. Moussa Sissoko: Watford sign midfielder from Tottenham on two-year He came into mainstream fame after his divorce with client Mario Gotze, who he picked up while he was still a youngster. However, this list has him only on third place and behind the man he considers his closest rival. Top 5 clients: Jamie Vardy, Theo Walcott, Jordan Henderson, Ryan Bertrand, Phil Jones. 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. Barcelona-based Promoesport arent a name on everyones lips when it comes to football agencies, but theyre one to watch. 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. 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. As a player, Thomas Kroth never won a league title and his single West Germany cap came in a home defeat to Hungary. Today, the 50-year-olds power almost knows no bounds. [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. [19][20] In total, he made 40 appearances and scored five goals. On April 30, 2018, Spurs were battling for a spot in the top four, one which would go down to t [8] He made his first professional start the following week in the club's 10 upset victory over the defending champions Lyon. Dembele Unconvinced By Chelsea Contract Offer, Increasing - Forbes [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. So who are 5 of these agents? [12], One of his brothers, Abdoulaye, is also a footballer. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. Toulouse lost the first leg 10 and the tie 50 on aggregate. these players were Joao Moutinho, James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao (him again). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.