Jorge Mendes was born. 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. Moussa Sissoko has also been used as a ball winning midfielder. However, he impressed for spells under Benitez after being handed the captain's armband. 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. Not only is Bertolucci the go-to guy for Brazilian footballers wanting a big move; he also, despite that seemingly parochial client base, has no small impact on the Premier League. Perhaps but not in all cases. Only James left, since replaced by Mendess latest Portuguese sensation, Bernardo Silva. [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]. [40] He scored twice in a 41 win away at Hull City in March 2014, in what the Chronicle reporter, Neil Cameron, described as an "utterly superb" performance. On 13 May 2014, Sissoko was named in Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 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. His latest big deal was Bernardo Silva's move to Manchester City from Monaco. [3] He made his first international start four days later in a qualifier against Austria. Think how different things mightve been had he not persuaded Chelsea to gazump Spurs for Willian at the last minute. He told FootMercato: 'We do not understand. 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. Being Dutch, though, their biggest involvement is in the sport of Johan Cruyff. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. 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Pleasingly, their offices are in Dusseldorf and Canary Wharf, which is fun to say. That Bale deal was the world record transfer fee, negotiated by Barnett, for Gareth Bale to join Real Madrid. "If Barcelona wanted to negotiate, they could have come to the table with us to talk. "We are not here to feed debates on social media. 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]. [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. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. Any Liverpool fans wondering how Roberto Firmino made his way from Figueirense to Anfield have ROGON to thank. Nantes paid Watford 2M for Moussa . In just five years one office became six, spread across Spain, and theyre also working to identify future pros in seven African countries. His first major independent transfer was Pavel Nedved to Lazio, and then to Juventus. Or why not treat yourself? 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. Abroad, the English game is considered the dirty man of Europe. 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. Sissoko was a member of the France side that lost the UEFA Euro 2016 Final. [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. Toulouse surprisingly lost the match to the semi-professional club 21. these players were Joao Moutinho, James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao (him again). SEG have fingers in cycling and music pies as well as football. I keep reminding him of that Bale deal. Im sure hes looking for some way to break it.. All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. To check on the player traits of Moussa Sissoko get Genie Scout. Manchester United, for example, also signed Falcao, as well as Beb, Anderson and Angel Di Maria. We are perfectly aware of the approaches. [9] On 15 August, he appeared in the club's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg match against Liverpool. 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? [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. [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. [citation needed], On 28 January 2020, Sissako joined Belgian club Standard Lige on a six-month loan with an option to buy. [88] Sissoko did not make his debut in the match. Maybe Mendes isnt the only agent close to Stellar Group. [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. 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. [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. 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 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. They are the most powerful men in football because they control where the best players will go. Most people say that he doesn't exist, as all his data from the transfer market has been removed. Top 5 clients: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva. Mendes was also key to the revitalizing French football after a trio of his players made big money moves to Monaco. [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. Top 5 clients: Rafa Benitez, Filipe Luis, Pepe Reina, Javi Garcia, Alvaro Arbeloa. The 15-year-old company represents several players making up the next generation of global stars, including 22-year-old Eric Bailly. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books. 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. He signed an aspirant (youth) contract and was placed in the club's under-14 team. Sometimes, Manuel Garcia Quilon must sit in his Madrid office and think wistfully of 2013. 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. [96] Due to his poor club form, he was not part of the French squad that won the World Cup. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. 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. National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:27, 3 October 2022 (UTC) Moussa Sissako (born 10 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Sochi. "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? [92] He made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2014, coming on as a substitute in France's 30 group win over Honduras. 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 33 years old (1989/08/16) and he is 187cm tall. 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. His professionalism and loyalty to his players make a very successful combo. 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. 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. [69], In the 201920 season, under new manager Jos Mourinho, Sissoko scored his first goal in over two years in the match against Bournemouth. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year . Pogba's record transfer helped Mino pocket over $25M and he bought the former Al Capone mansion in the United States. (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022. [9], Usually a left-sided centre-back, Sissako is versatile enough to play on both central defensive positions of a back four. [73], On 27 August 2021, Sissoko joined Watford on a two-year contract. [85] Similar to the competition at under-17 level, France were later eliminated in the Elite Round portion of the competition. His preferred foot is Right. Sissoko made his professional debut on 4 August 2007, appearing as a substitute in a 31 defeat to Valenciennes. 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. 11. Today, football agents and agencies are unimaginably important. [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: Roberto Firmino, Luiz Gustavo, Julian Draxler, Ricardo Rodriguez, Marcel Schmelzer. [94], Sissoko was involved in France's run to the final of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, making four starts in the tournament. We are the worst. 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. 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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. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [13], In October 2020, Sissako tested positive for COVID-19, along with several of his teammates at Standard Lige.[14]. 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 [] 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? Even a strong appointment such as Mourinho seems to have been made more on Mendess terms than the clubs. The agents influence is such that good clubs can make bad signings. 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). 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. ", "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). [6], Midway through the 200607 season, Sissoko signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal with Toulouse until June 2010. The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. His father is a construction worker and his mother is a housewife. It was some annus mirabilis. 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,. On 6 January 2008, Sissoko scored his second goal of the season against Paris in the Coupe de France. Nobody knows that more than Volker Struth. What's the story? In short, Media Base Sports arent going anywhere. 4. Its absolutely ridiculous that they come up with rules when nobody knows what theyre talking about. In July 2003, Sissoko made the trek down south to the Haute-Garonne department to sign with professional club Toulouse FC. [5], On 1 September 2022, Sissako joined Russian Premier League club Sochi. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. On 30 September 2017, he scored the first goal in Tottenham in their 4-0 win of Huddersfield Town. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. [6], Born in France, Sissako is of Malian descent. You will receive a verification email shortly. As Transfermarkt show, the former Rennes attacker has actually missed 96 games for Barcelona due to injury problems. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle Unite d after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client . 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. [30] He was a regular in the team for the rest of the season, but Toulouse failed to keep pace with the league leaders and finished a disappointing 14th. But it's not only money for us. 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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. 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. However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. And FFTs countdown begins with a British classic, Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. The biggest example of this can be the current rise of agents that are brokering deal for players to clubs. 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. Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images. 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. However, he said in 2011 that he plans to retire around this time, which explains why he isnt pursuing new clients. He occasionally plays on the right side of a back three, and sometimes as the central defender in a back five. According to Cuatro, Liverpool have been approached by Moussa Sissoko, the agent of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. Jorge Mendes isnt just footballs most influential agent. He also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. [74] He made his debut two days later in a 10 away defeat against his former club Tottenham Hotspur. [37] On 24 February, Sissoko scored in a 42 win against Southampton. 6. 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. Power and money, money and power Raiola's living the dream of every football agent and pizzaman. (EUROPA PRESS) - The agent of the FC Barcelona player Ousmane Dembl, Moussa Sissoko, assured that his representative has received "threats not to play anymore" as a Blaugrana if he does not accept the renewal offer and pointed out that the Bara leaders are going to "lose" the French "them alone". Yes, Dembele has largely struggled in Spain, and has been haunted by injuries ever since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017. Intriguingly, two big Mendes clients have just joined second-tier Wolves (after hesigned a partnership deal with a subsidiary group of the Championship side's new owners, Fosun). In the first season of Football Manager 2023 Moussa Sissoko is contracted to FC Nantes until 30-Jun-2024 earning 25K per . 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. Yet identifying and ranking footballs most influential agents isnt easy. 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. "French international midfielder, Moussa Sissoko was born on 16th August 1989 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. Theres still plenty of young talent around, however, and SEG have worked hard to snap it up at home and abroad. Published: 09:47 GMT, 12 July 2016 | Updated: 14:53 GMT, 12 July 2016. Moussa Sissoko agent. [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. [7] He was subsequently promoted to the club's senior team in the ensuing summer and assigned the number 22 shirt by manager Elie Baup. [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. Le quart de finale de Coupe de France entre Nantes et le RC Lens (2-1) tait un match spcial pour Seko Fofana. [41], In the 201415 season, Sissoko was given the captain's armband after Fabricio Coloccini sustained an injury. His last transfer was from Watford to Nantes in 2022. His comments caused quite the fuss. I hope that it will be as early as possible. Europe Sports Group represent some 600-700 players, most of them South American, many of those Brazilian. Huw was on theFourFourTwostaff from 2009 to 2015, ultimately as the magazine's Managing Editor, before becoming a freelancer and moving to Wales. ', Sissoko's representative also said that he was aware of approaches to the club over a possible transfer. Atsu: I'll be ready for Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool. He has regularly been called up to play with the France youth teams in the past. 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. [5] Prior to signing his professional contract with Toulouse, he garnered interest from English clubs Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers.