Agent industry is changing rapidly and stronger regulation is understandable says director of big agency firm after merger

Two of England and Germany’s leading independent player agencies last week merged to form Unique Sports Group.

The company has £670 million worth of talent on its roster, including Reece James and Aaron Wan Bissaka.

In an exclusive interview its executive director, Marlon Fleischmann, explains how agencies are transitioning towards a “full service management model” that cater for all the professional needs and personal requirements of modern players.

Fleischmann says he welcomes greater regulation of the industry, as FIFA prepare to bring in new rules governing player agents.

“People have an imaginary guy in their head rubbing their hands together when they hear the term football agents...We couldn't be further from that.”