Quote Originally Posted by ex_pat_magpie View Post
Too true TopToon the money and greed has turned their heads, and that includes greedy agents too as the more the contracts period total wages is then the bigger the greedy agent's cut is.

It's a well know fact that the majority of agents only push for what the biggest wages deal is rather than what is best for the player's future and development.

It's a pity there weren't more players showing the loyalty Alan Shearer showed through out his career while here when he could have gone to Manure, London, or anywhere in Europe for a King's ransom.
I've heard stories from retired players I've met or from people who know retired players that didn't even know that they were linked with some clubs because their agent didn't get offered a sweet enough bung for them to tell their client.

They end up signing for completely different club, only to find out years later when they bump in to a former manager of the initial club that he wanted to sign him but the agent never put the offer in front of home.

It happened at a charity golf think I attended years ago. The player, who I won't name, found out that day. Excused himself and went outside to make a phone call. I popped out to get another packet of cigarettes from my car and the dude was losing it on the phone to who I assume was the agent.

What a betrayal. Mental how much power some agents have over their clients. It never surprises me but disappoints me when you hear how many players who have had great careers go bankrupt. You'd think money literacy and securing an investment portfolio would be one of the top priorities for an agent.

Shameful really.

Furthermore, I think the agents fees should be at the expense of the players not the clubs. That way the players Union could totally control the outrageous sums the agents extort from the game.

Premier League clubs spent a combined ?409 million on agent fees in the current season. Agents typically earn a commission, often 3-5% of a player's salary or transfer fee, which can result in substantial earnings, particularly for successful agents representing high-value players.

?409 million in 1 season. Not including this window up to the end of June.

Scandalous!