[3] He made his first international start four days later in a qualifier against Austria. A flashy, yet loyal agent, many players rely on Mino for all their dealings, even outside football. [43] On 1 January 2015, Sissoko scored his second league goal of the season, as Newcastle drew 33 against Burnley. "Maybe it works with agents who are close to Barcelona. Today, Raiola's clientele include the biggest stars in football. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team. 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. Prior to the start of the 200910 season, Sissoko drew strong interest from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. He also was the agent of Luke Shaw when he became the most expensive teenage transfer from Southampton to Manchester United. 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. Abroad, the English game is considered the dirty man of Europe. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. 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. I hope that it will be as early as possible. Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, recently chatted about his client's renewal process. All rights reserved. Plenty of young, hungry talents have also been scouted and snapped up by the agency. He has claimed to have the largest football agency in the world, with only Jorge Mendes being close to his status of wealth. He occasionally plays on the right side of a back three, and sometimes as the central defender in a back five. In the first season of Football Manager 2023 Moussa Sissoko is contracted to FC Nantes until 30-Jun-2024 earning 25K per . If a 135.5m player becomes available for nothing, youd be foolish to turn him down in our view. Do not sell or share my personal information. Only James left, since replaced by Mendess latest Portuguese sensation, Bernardo Silva. 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 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. [18] Sissoko also scored goals in victories over Derby de la Garonne rivals Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain. We want everything to go well.'. Mendes was also key to the revitalizing French football after a trio of his players made big money moves to Monaco. Is that a good or a bad thing? Top 5 clients: Pep Guardiola, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Thiago Alcantara, Pedro Obiang. He has attacked FIFA and the English FA, as he said to The Guardian, If Im cold and callous, I dont care. It has indeed been broken but by Mino Raiola and Paul Pogba. [7] He was called up by the Mali U23 team for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, but was not capped. Sissoko spent four years in the club's youth academy and made his professional debut in the 200708 season. 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 Sissako (born 10 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Sochi. (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022. Monaco reintroduced themselves to the world stage by signing Mendes trio Falcao (him again), James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho. However, this list has him only on third place and behind the man he considers his closest rival. UEFA Champions League Wijnaldum and Sissoko put 'special' bond aside for final. But it's not only money for us. 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. [69], In the 201920 season, under new manager Jos Mourinho, Sissoko scored his first goal in over two years in the match against Bournemouth. [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. Barcelona want to bring in Alvaro Morata from Juventus and Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax before the window closes next Monday to add to the already-captured signings of Dani Alves and Ferran Torres. 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 . All parties are confident a move for the midfielder can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. He made his debut on 28 October 2007 in a 50 rout of Luxembourg in the first qualifying round. 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. 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 views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. [2] At the end of the season, the deal was made permanent for a fee of 400,000. Heres how it works. Judged a handball,[68] it resulted in a penalty converted by Liverpool and one that Tottenham could not overcome, eventually losing 20. Sissako joined Paris Saint-Germain from RC France in 2012. Please turn. 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. Ousmane Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, has finally broken his silence on the forward's future at Barcelona with the . [102][103][108][111][112] He is also known for his striking ability from distance and on the run with his right foot, as well as his eye for goal from midfield. On 31 August 2016, Sissoko signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal, for 30 million. Despite their name, Europe Sports Group are in fact big in Brazil. 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? 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. Given FSGs reluctance to smash the wage structure for Mohamed Salahs new contract, they surely wouldnt do so for a new signing. 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. Im sure hes looking for some way to break it.. [38], Sissoko's first goal of the 201314 season came on 30 November, against West Bromwich Albion, a 25-yard strike which made the score 21. 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. [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. 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. Are agents corrupt? ", "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). After all, 16 years ago they were responsible for Luis Figo controversially swapping Camp Nou for the Bernabeu. 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 [] However, Cuatro believe there is uneasiness in the Camp Nou offices, as some believe Sissoko is negotiating behind their back. Their influence lies in their number and location. The agents influence is such that good clubs can make bad signings. [8] He debuted for the senior Mali national team in a 50 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Kenya on 7 October 2021. [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. 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. Euro Export Assessoria e Propaganda Ltd (Giuliano Bertolucci), 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). They havent got a clue., Jonathan Barnett speaks his mind. It was agreed that Moussa would stay for one more season with Newcastle to help the team. Top 5 clients: Marquinhos, David Luiz, Oscar, Willian, Juan Jesus. 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. Young footballers in Germany seeking an agent could do far worse than see what Kroth has to offer them. There was a problem. 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. [97], A versatile midfielder, Sissoko is capable of playing in any midfield role, as well as in several other positions across the pitch. [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. [19][20] In total, he made 40 appearances and scored five goals. [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. PSG Have Offered Ousmane Dembele Huge Contract To Move To Ligue 1, Kylian Mbappe scores sensational solo goal on PSG return after injury layoff, Chelsea Reportedly Close To Ousmane Dembele Signing, Ousmane Dembele got a standing ovation at the Nou Camp after masterclass, he's turned it around. 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. In his first match starting as captain, Sissoko scored his first league goal of the season in a 10 win over Queens Park Rangers. He has always been loyal, he has always respected the club, the fans. Breaking up is hard to do. What frustrates me is the lack of understanding by FIFA and the FA of what a proper agency does. 6. 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. Moussa Sissoko's agent has fired back at Newcastle United after the North East club slapped a 35million price tag on his client. Yes, Dembele has largely struggled in Spain, and has been haunted by injuries ever since he left Borussia Dortmund in 2017. 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. Updated Jan 18, 2022 at 1:08pm. Moussa Sissoko is 33 years old (1989/08/16) and he is 187cm tall. Sissoko struggled for Newcastle last season as they dropped out of the Premier League. Theres still plenty of young talent around, however, and SEG have worked hard to snap it up at home and abroad. Moussa Sissoko has joined Watford from Tottenham on a two-year deal. [113], Sissoko is Muslim. [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. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! [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. Exactly 12 months separated two huge moments in Moussa Sissoko's career with Tottenham Hotspur. [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. [28][29] Sissoko's goalscoring slowed in the latter part of the season, scoring only one goal after the winter break against Valenciennes in a 31 win. Sissoko has 71 caps for France and featured in two matches at Euro 2020 Watford have signed Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko in a deal worth around 3m.