Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team. [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. Jorge Mendes isnt just footballs most influential agent. Nantes paid Watford 2M for Moussa . As a result, Sissoko has approached Liverpool to ask about the potential bonuses and benefits of a free transfer to Anfield. 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. 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. Players theyve helped to land big moves include Fabian Delph (moving from Aston Villa to Manchester City), Serge Aurier (Toulouse to PSG) and Sime Vrsaljko (Sassuolo to Atletico Madrid). What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Moussa Sissoko free agent, since {free agent_since} Left Winger Market value: - 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). [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. [48] Despite this, Newcastle were unable to escape the drop zone and were relegated to the Championship. Their influence lies in their number and location. Power and money, money and power Raiola's living the dream of every football agent and pizzaman. However, he impressed for spells under Benitez after being handed the captain's armband. They havent got a clue., Jonathan Barnett speaks his mind. Report: Chelsea contact Ousmane Dembl agent over possible transfer [citation needed], On 28 January 2020, Sissako joined Belgian club Standard Lige on a six-month loan with an option to buy. 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. Naturally, they work primarily with young players, including Liverpools Joe Gomez and serial Chelsea loanee Nathan Ak. He was given the number 7 shirt. Moussa Sissoko - FM 2023 player profile | FM Scout [75] It was to be an ill-fated move with Moussa Sissoko's Watford side suffering relegation that season. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has spoken to Dembele and is confident that the 135.5m man will sign a new contract. Please refresh the page and try again. 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. 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. 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. The 32-year-old completed a medical on Friday and Sissoko has joined the newly-promoted Hornets for a fee of around 2.5m. A multitude of Mendes players have ended up in England, with just a few being Deco, Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao, Ricardo Carvalho, Ricardo Quaresma and Paulo Ferreira. [4] At the age of six, Sissoko joined the youth academy of Esprance Aulnay, based in nearby Aulnay-sous-Bois, a suburb in northeastern Paris. 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. 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. He signed his first professional contract on 1 June 2018, a deal that linked him with PSG until 30 June 2021. His business style approach endears him to owners of clubs, and they prefer dealing with him for transfers. [4] In July 1999, Sissoko moved to Saint-Ouen to join AS Red Star 93. "Maybe it works with agents who are close to Barcelona. "Except there are no discussions and there are threats coming from them that he won't play. Sissako joined Paris Saint-Germain from RC France in 2012. 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. [31] He scored his first goal of the new season on 22 September 2010 in a 21 defeat to Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Coupe de la Ligue. 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. You should expect us in your inbox every Friday. "French international midfielder, Moussa Sissoko was born on 16th August 1989 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. Is there any agency in any sport as good as Mondial at finding lucrative moves for their clients? However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. Moussa Sissoko, right, has had a 35million price tag slapped on him by his club Newcastle United, Sissoko's agent has reacted angrily to the decision by Newcastle and said he does not understand. Today, the 50-year-olds power almost knows no bounds. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. He put in an inspired performance in the final against Portugal, having two shots saved in the 10 extra time defeat. And FFTs countdown begins with a British classic, Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. 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. [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. Any Liverpool fans wondering how Roberto Firmino made his way from Figueirense to Anfield have ROGON to thank. [43] On 1 January 2015, Sissoko scored his second league goal of the season, as Newcastle drew 33 against Burnley. All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. Top 5 clients: Vitinho, Wanderson, Emanuel Insua, Albert Adomah, Juan Carlos Paredes. Barcelona's management of Dembele criticised as agent insists new The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. 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? 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. Moussa Sissoko, who manages Dembele's career, told L'Equipe of a long-running saga in Catalunya: "Everyone talks about money. Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. [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. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle United after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client. [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. 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. This is only his second Premier League goal for Tottenham and helped the team to a 32 win. According to Cuatro, Liverpool have been approached by Moussa Sissoko, the agent of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. Top 5 clients: Aaron Ramsey, Andre Ayew, Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Ashley Young. We are the worst. And when the Oranje finally do get their act together, SEGs players wont be far away. 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. 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.. [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. 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. The sum he pocketed for masterminding Paul Pogbas record-breaking transfer is eye-boggling, estimated to be around 20-25 million. Ex-pizzaman Raiola always gets his slice. Moussa Sissoko - Player profile | Transfermarkt Still, honourable mentions are due to IFM, who represent David Silva and Santi Cazorla; IMG (Gerard Pique, Ander Herrera); ASA (Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic) and Christophe Henrotay, whose dozen Belgian clients include Thibaut Courtois and Yannick Carrasco. 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. 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. Souleymane, his other brother, is his adviser. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [8] He made his first professional start the following week in the club's 10 upset victory over the defending champions Lyon. Huw was on theFourFourTwostaff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. He occasionally plays on the right side of a back three, and sometimes as the central defender in a back five. If a 135.5m player becomes available for nothing, youd be foolish to turn him down in our view. [3][4] He made his professional debut in a 41 Belgian Cup win over Seraing on 3 February 2021. I knew I could succeed', "The 30 best players in the Premier League 2018/19: ranked", "Ledley King Hails Moussa Sissoko as Tottenham Hotspurs' Player of the Season", "Graham Roberts suggests Moussa Sissoko Tottenham's best player this season", "Tottenham Hotspur fans hail Moussa Sissoko after Champions League display 'Kante has posters of him on his wall', "Moussa Sissoko crowned Legends' Player of the Season", "Moussa Sissoko's handball in Champions League final raises an important question did Sadio Mane mean it? Moussa Sissoko is a soccer agent who represents different players in European and Asian soccer. Are agents corrupt? 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. They are the most powerful men in football because they control where the best players will go. In fact, the great influence the agent has over Ousmane Dembl does not please some agents and managers. In the first season of Football Manager 2023 Moussa Sissoko is contracted to FC Nantes until 30-Jun-2024 earning 25K per . Ousmane Dembele's Agent Moussa Sissoko Caught On The Phone To PSG's Only James left, since replaced by Mendess latest Portuguese sensation, Bernardo Silva. France forward clearly wasn't too impressed with the statement. [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. [13], In October 2020, Sissako tested positive for COVID-19, along with several of his teammates at Standard Lige.[14]. He has regularly been called up to play with the France youth teams in the past. But lets not kid ourselves that Raiola got lucky. Nuno Espirito Santo makes Moussa Sissoko revelation - Football.London Thats power. [34] It was rumoured that Sissoko waived any signing on fee from his new club in order to push the move through after Toulouse were unwilling to let him leave until the summer, when his contract expired. [23] On 20 September 2009, he scored in the club's 20 win against Le Mans and in the following week scored the opening goal in the club's 21 loss to Lyon. After all, 16 years ago they were responsible for Luis Figo controversially swapping Camp Nou for the Bernabeu. [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. BA1 1UA. Moussa Sissako - Wikipedia Or why not treat yourself? [76], On 1 July 2022, Sissoko returned to France and signed with Nantes. Shelvey heads Atsu past Spurs' Sissoko in ePL last 16. Watford are in talks with Tottenham over the permanent signing of Moussa Sissoko. They split while Gotze was in Bayern, and Struth came out very critically against Pep Guardiola for what he did to Gotze's confidence while in Bavaria. [37] On 24 February, Sissoko scored in a 42 win against Southampton. This list doesnt include some huge players representatives, because their reach is limited by their focus. [33], On 21 January 2013, English side Newcastle United confirmed they had signed Sissoko on a six-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of 1.5 million. Brazilian footballers names are great. [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 comments caused quite the fuss. [92] He made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2014, coming on as a substitute in France's 30 group win over Honduras. 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,. 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. We are perfectly aware of the approaches. [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. "We are not here to feed debates on social media. 'We hope that Rafa Benitez and the president will be more reasonable about Moussa's future. Watford transfer news: Hornets in talks to sign Moussa Sissoko, with Among the agencys regular customers are Chelsea, whove signed half a dozen Mondial players including the aforementioned Ramires and Pato, Leicester (Mahrez, NGolo Kante, Nampalys Mendy) and Newcastle. It has indeed been broken but by Mino Raiola and Paul Pogba. 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). He subsequently made his debut in the match, which France won 10. "If Barcelona wanted to negotiate, they could have come to the table with us to talk. Top 5 clients: Gareth Bale, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Joe Hart, Luke Shaw, Ashley Cole. Sissoko struggled for Newcastle last season as they dropped out of the Premier League. 6. 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. Europe Sports Group represent some 600-700 players, most of them South American, many of those Brazilian. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle Unite d after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client . Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images. [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.