The SportsTotal agency will be in the mind of any footballer from or based in Germany and in need of representation. 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. ', Sissoko's representative also said that he was aware of approaches to the club over a possible transfer. Only James left, since replaced by Mendess latest Portuguese sensation, Bernardo Silva. 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. Once upon a time, MJF were huge not just eating at the big table but carving the turkey. 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. [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. 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. [79] Sissoko's only other appearance with the team came in the return leg against Turkey that was played in zmir two days later. #17 Moussa Sissoko 1 FC Nantes Ligue 1 League level: First Tier Joined: Jul 1, 2022 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2024 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Aug 16, 1989 (33) Place of birth: Le Blanc-Mesnil Citizenship: France Height: 1,87 m Position: Central Midfield Former International: France Caps/Goals: 71 / 2 3.50 m Last update: Nov 2, 2022 Profile [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. 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. These were players that only went to Chelsea. [13], In October 2020, Sissako tested positive for COVID-19, along with several of his teammates at Standard Lige.[14]. [114] Alongside his native French, he speaks English. Sissoko replaced Albin Ebondo in the 83rd minute and received a yellow card in the final minute. 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). Ex-pizzaman Raiola always gets his slice. Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden's 'special ability' after spectacular solo goal helped secure victory over Eddie Howe revealsFabian Schar was left out of Newcastle's defeat to Man City due to his concussion Brighton 4-0 West Ham: Alexis Mac Allister, Joel Veltman, Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck on target as Jose Mourinho WILL be in the dugout for Roma's clash vs Juventus as the Sports Court of Appeal overturns his Latest transfer news: Click here for more from the Premier League. [42] On 29 November 2014, Sissoko was shown two yellows in the space of 45 seconds, in a 10 away defeat to West Ham United. [5], On 1 September 2022, Sissako joined Russian Premier League club Sochi. His professionalism and loyalty to his players make a very successful combo. Yawn. 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). [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. Sissoko was a French youth international and played at all levels he was eligible for. He brought Henrik Mkhitaryan, Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba to Old Trafford. Being Dutch, though, their biggest involvement is in the sport of Johan Cruyff. Toulouse lost the first leg 10 and the tie 50 on aggregate. 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). Sissoko started the 200910 campaign by displaying his attacking prowess as he scored six league goals in the club's first 12 matches. If we thought it was difficult putting together our 100 Best Players in the World list, or our 50 Best Managers countdown, at least we didnt have to contend with contracts shrouded in secrecy and people who prefer to remain in the shadows. However, with the staggering sums of money being invested in their clients, and the amounts the agents are then due, they wouldnt miss the odd car driven into a swimming pool. These deals have a more than handsome pay-packet for the agents, which has caused them to be one of the richest men in football. The 32-year-old completed a medical on Friday and Sissoko has joined the newly-promoted Hornets for a fee of around 2.5m. [70] In the 2020 New Year's Day match against Southampton, Sissoko damaged the medial collateral ligament of his right knee, which required surgery resulting in him being out of action for more than three months. Please turn. Moussa Sissoko free agent, since {free agent_since} Left Winger Market value: - As a result, Sissoko has approached Liverpool to ask about the potential bonuses and benefits of a free transfer to Anfield. He eventually joined Newcastle United in the Premier League in 2013, before moving on to Tottenham Hotspur in 2016 after Newcastle's relegation from the top flight. You should expect us in your inbox every Friday. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. [10][11] Sissoko scored his first professional goal on 1 September 2007 in a 20 victory over Auxerre, scoring in injury time after coming on as a substitute two minutes previously. Is that a good or a bad thing? 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Players theyve helped to land big moves include Fabian Delph, Serge Aurier and Sime Vrsaljko. [56], In the 201819 season, Sissoko emerged as a crucial member of Tottenham, making 43 appearances in all competitions. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. In 2002, he moved south to join professional club Toulouse. Division, Cyprus view more. 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. [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. 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [4] In July 1999, Sissoko moved to Saint-Ouen to join AS Red Star 93. [96] Due to his poor club form, he was not part of the French squad that won the World Cup. 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. Sissoko spent four years in the club's youth academy and made his professional debut in the 200708 season. 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. [6], Born in France, Sissako is of Malian descent. I cant argue with the public seeing us as the scum of the Earth.. Jude Bellingham is Real Madrids main target, says Marca journalist, Arsenal and the Everton curse: Why Mikel Arteta is cursed away to his former club, When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw 2023? Top 5 clients: Manuel Neuer, Shinji Kagawa, Shinji Okazaki, Kevin Volland, Patrick Herrmann. He brokered the deal for the former to leave Dortmund for Bavarian outfit, Bayern Munich. "French international midfielder, Moussa Sissoko was born on 16th August 1989 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. Sissoko spent three years developing in the club's youth academy alongside future teammates Cheikh M'Bengue and tienne Capoue before earning a call up to the club's reserve team in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football, ahead of the 200607 season. ", Featured Image Credit: PA/El Chiringuito TV, Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Transfers, Ousmane Dembele, Paris Saint-Germain, Ligue 1, Barcelona, La Liga, Kylian Mbappe becomes PSGs record goalscorer after netting against Nantes, OnlyFans star Astrid Wett beats former Love Island contestant AJ Bunker after tough battle, Former footballer who became porn star admits job isn't as fun as expected, Fans think the Premier League is rigged after Arsenals late comeback against Bournemouth, Arsenal produce stunning comeback to win 3-2 against Bournemouth, this could be their year, VAR farce as Arsenal denied blatant penalty for handball, fans are fuming, Man City star Erling Haaland 'charges 40 yards' for scrap with Dan Burn after challenge on Jack Grealish. Its up to you to decide. [73], On 27 August 2021, Sissoko joined Watford on a two-year contract. 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. [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. (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022. [69], In the 201920 season, under new manager Jos Mourinho, Sissoko scored his first goal in over two years in the match against Bournemouth. In short, Media Base Sports arent going anywhere. Ousmane Dembele's future took an intriguing twist on Wednesday afternoon, after his agent was spotted taking a very important phone call. Top 5 clients: Eric Bailly, Denis Suarez, Aleix Vidal, Adama Traor, Diego Alves. Pogba's record transfer helped Mino pocket over $25M and he bought the former Al Capone mansion in the United States. Please refresh the page and try again. The likes of Robin van Persie and Jeremain Lens arent the draws they once were. 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. Dembele's contract at Barcelona is due to finish at the end of the season and there had been lots of talk about whether or not he would extend his stay, with some reports claiming the club only wanted him to renew the contract in order to sell him. Falcao could be Mendes in microcosm. 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. His jersey number is 17. Or Hatem Ben Arfa, Emmanuel Riviere, Mathieu Debuchy, Remy Cabella, Florian Thauvin, Henri Saivet. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year . [77], Sissoko has been active with France at youth level having represented France at all levels for which he was eligible. 'It has never been a question that there was a more elevated clause. 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. His alleged Mondial Sports Agency, however, has been credited with making multiple moves across the world, such as Alexandre Pato to Chelsea, Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham, Axel Witsel to Jiangsu Suning, among many others. Moussa Sissoko is 33 years old (1989/08/16) and he is 187cm tall. Brazilian footballers names are great. Jonathan Barnett is a man that called out the iconic (spoilers) Jorge Mendes after breaking the world transfer record with the transfer of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. FFTreveals the top 20, starring a retired radio host and a former pizzaman. Sissoko spent two years at the club and was teammates with former France youth international Yannis Salibur. 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. Sissoko was born in Le Blanc-Mesnil, a Parisian suburb, to Malian parents. They had expected a fee between 15.25million and 21million. Moussa Sissoko, who manages Dembele's career, told L'Equipe of a long-running saga in Catalunya: "Everyone talks about money. player they wanted to sell him in January. PRO Profils clients include World Cup and Golden Glove winner Manuel Neuer, Premier League champion Shinji Okazaki and several members of Bundesliga-winning teams. If Jrgen Klopp feels Liverpools physios can make Dembele a bit more resilient, there could be a bargain waiting for the Reds. Sissoko earned his first cap in the match against the Faroe Islands appearing as a substitute for Jrmy Toulalan in the second half. Sissoko started for Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract for a fee of 30 million EUR on 31 August 2016. The agent's latest statements regarding his client's situation with Barcelona have caused controversy. Get the best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Liverpool should also expect Dembele to demand a huge salary, as is the norm when free transfers occur. His potential availability has led to interest from Premier League clubs, even before Barca said they wanted to sell him this month, and they could agree a pre contract agreement with him already. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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[10] He is good with both of his feet. [49][50] Tottenham, who beat out Everton for his signature on the final day of the transfer deadline, gave Sissoko his debut away at Stoke City on 10 September 2016. Nobody knows that more than Volker Struth. 'We hope that Rafa Benitez and the president will be more reasonable about Moussa's future. 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. Sissoko appeared in 18 matches during the amateur season, quickly becoming one of the club's most sought after prospects. 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. 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. Following the season, on 25 July 2008, Sissoko signed a contract extension with the club until 2012.[14]. P.S. Player Traits. [13] Despite the promising individual season from Sissoko, Toulouse finished one place above relegation and Baup was sacked and replaced by Alain Casanova. Barcelona are determined to get his astronomical current salary off the books. 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. Sissoko describes Dieye as an important mentor in his development stating "I am here today because of him". [32] On 6 February 2011, Sissoko scored both team goals in a 20 win over Monaco. 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