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. 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. 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. Top 5 clients: Rafa Benitez, Filipe Luis, Pepe Reina, Javi Garcia, Alvaro Arbeloa. According to Cuatro, Liverpool have been approached by Moussa Sissoko, the agent of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. Who else could it be, but the man Cristiano Ronaldo called the Cristiano Ronaldo of football agents? Today, football agents and agencies are unimaginably important. No one has heard of him and he is known to be extremely apprehensive to reporters. It would be a stretch to say agents are footballs new rock stars. Sissoko salary, profile, football career, family, height, biography and more; His Real Name: Moussa Sissoko . So who are 5 of these agents? 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. [13], In October 2020, Sissako tested positive for COVID-19, along with several of his teammates at Standard Lige.[14]. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. 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. 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. Perhaps but not in all cases. [115], Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, one in UEFA Europa League, 2006 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, 2008 UEFA U-19 Championship qualification matches, 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, "List of Players under Written Contract Transferred Between 01/09/2016 and 30/09/2016", Fdration Internationale de Football Association, "Football Toulouse Effectif CFA 2006/2007", "Je veux d'abord faire mes preuves en France", "Emana part au Betis Seville, Sissoko prolonge", "Toulouse v. 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Reminding everyone, that while money is the center of the talks in the media, management of the Frenchman. Now, on with the Top 20. Well, the 27-cap France international's contract. Your login session has expired. Top 5 clients: Pedro, Javi Martinez, Fernando Torres, Dani Parejo, Borja Baston. We are perfectly aware of the approaches. Moussa Sissoko is 33 years old (1989/08/16) and he is 187cm tall. Their influence lies in their number and location. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. As an agent, his charges have been somewhat more successful. Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images. 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. He has claimed to have the largest football agency in the world, with only Jorge Mendes being close to his status of wealth. 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. Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. Atsu: I'll be ready for Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool. 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. Top 5 clients: Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, Thiago Silva. [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. 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. [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. [64][65][66] He won the inaugural Tottenham Hotspur Legends' Player of the Season award in May 2019. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books. 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}}. That year, the agent brokered Diego Lopezs January transfer to Real Madrid, before arranging summer moves for Jose Callejon, Raul Albiol and Pepe Reina, all joining a Napoli team beginning life under Rafa Benitez also his client. BA1 1UA. 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. [41], In the 201415 season, Sissoko was given the captain's armband after Fabricio Coloccini sustained an injury. France won the match 30. [12], One of his brothers, Abdoulaye, is also a footballer. The 30-year-old is . Jorge Mendes isnt just footballs most influential agent. He topped the Forbes list of football agents as well, but today who or what he is is a mystery. [96] Due to his poor club form, he was not part of the French squad that won the World Cup. Hes just bought Al Capones Miami mansion (dont tell him what happens at the end of The Untouchables, for Gods sake). 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]. On 24 January 2009, he scored his first goal of the season against amateur Alsatian club FCE Schirrhein in an 80 thrashing in the Coupe de France. Players representatives wield more power than ever before in the sports history but who boasts the most? [7] He was called up by the Mali U23 team for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, but was not capped. 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. Are agents corrupt? The player's agent Moussa Sissoko has been at the centre of his player's future and he has been outspoken in his criticism of how Barca have handled his client's future. [36] In his second match, his first at St James' Park, Sissoko scored both the equalising and winning goals in a 32 comeback victory against Chelsea. 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. [75] It was to be an ill-fated move with Moussa Sissoko's Watford side suffering relegation that season. Jorge Mendes is easily the most recognizable name in football agency. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! Things havent been quite so sweet since, and in six months all of Quilons players will be the wrong side of 30. 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. 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. Latest on Nantes midfielder Moussa Sissoko including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He began the season featuring primarily as a substitute under Casanova, but by December, Sissoko had become a regular in the starting eleven. This list doesnt include some huge players representatives, because their reach is limited by their focus. The move allowed Sissoko to retain his defensive duties, but also showcase his attacking skills. Well, Peton is an Atleti supporter, after all. Chelsea, in particular, are big fans of his work. [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. Sissoko earned his first cap in the match against the Faroe Islands appearing as a substitute for Jrmy Toulalan in the second half. I hope that it will be as early as possible. He made his debut as a substitute on 2 November 2005 in the team's opening competitive match against England. [6], Midway through the 200607 season, Sissoko signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal with Toulouse until June 2010. "That's not allowed. Moussa Sissoko, who manages Dembele's career, told L'Equipe of a long-running saga in Catalunya: "Everyone talks about money. 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. [97], A versatile midfielder, Sissoko is capable of playing in any midfield role, as well as in several other positions across the pitch. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle United after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client. [4] In July 1999, Sissoko moved to Saint-Ouen to join AS Red Star 93. 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). He was given the number 7 shirt. [11] PSG youth coach Franois Rodrigues has described Sissako as a player that is "very aggressive on the field". On April 30, 2018, Spurs were battling for a spot in the top four, one which would go down to t His business style approach endears him to owners of clubs, and they prefer dealing with him for transfers. 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. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year . According to Cuatro, Liverpool have been approached by Moussa Sissoko, the agent of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. [5] Prior to signing his professional contract with Toulouse, he garnered interest from English clubs Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers. Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, recently chatted about his client's renewal process. Mali. Le capitaine artsien, buteur ce soir, passait un cap important sous le maillot . Or why not treat yourself? ", "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). 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. Power and money, money and power Raiola's living the dream of every football agent and pizzaman. He brokered the deal for the former to leave Dortmund for Bavarian outfit, Bayern Munich. Former pizza man Mino Raiola has had one of the truly remarkable stories as a football agent. In fact, the great influence the agent has over Ousmane Dembl does not please some agents and managers. Sissoko joined Spurs back in 2016 from Newcastle United as their 30million club-record signing, but struggled in his first few years at the club.. Away from Sissoko's return to Spurs, Espirito Santo's immediate impact has the north Londoners as the only team left in the top flight was a 100% winning record - sitting top of the table heading into the international break. 4. [13] Despite the promising individual season from Sissoko, Toulouse finished one place above relegation and Baup was sacked and replaced by Alain Casanova. Sissoko told L'Equipe: 'For me, it changes nothing. 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. 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. 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. It was some annus mirabilis. That Bale deal was the world record transfer fee, negotiated by Barnett, for Gareth Bale to join Real Madrid. [35], He made his debut for Newcastle on 29 January, getting the assist for the opening goal in a 21 win against Aston Villa. Have something to tell us about this article? 4. [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. Bertolucci has helped the Blues to sign Alex, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Nathan, David Luiz twice and Lucas Piazon. [43] On 1 January 2015, Sissoko scored his second league goal of the season, as Newcastle drew 33 against Burnley. Breaking up is hard to do. [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. [27] In the ensuing two weeks, Sissoko scored both openers in a 11 draw with Marseille and a 32 victory at home against Rennes. Sissoko was a French youth international and played at all levels he was eligible for. [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. However, he is a man of mystery. Moussa Sissoko is a soccer agent who represents different players in European and Asian soccer. But Promoesport remain ambitious. 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. 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. Today, the 50-year-olds power almost knows no bounds. 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. Jorge Mendes was born. A flashy, yet loyal agent, many players rely on Mino for all their dealings, even outside football. This is only his second Premier League goal for Tottenham and helped the team to a 32 win. Brazilian footballers names are great. In 1966, something happened that would have a lasting effect on English football. Top 5 clients: Aaron Ramsey, Andre Ayew, Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Ashley Young. [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.