If millions aren't enough: This is how much consultants earn

When the money supply to the sports world was gradually cut off in the spring of 2020 as a result of the pandemic, there was a depressing mood. It was obvious that small clubs and organizations without any sources of income would be on the brink of existence. But the big players once again made the headlines.

It only took a few weeks until the first clubs from the top leagues were threatened with bankruptcy, so play had to be resumed promptly. Humility was promised in return for the special role within society. No big transfers, no insane transfer fees – a certain level of normality should return to professional football. Money, football and Corona – which crisis? Now figures show that football apparently doesn't experience crises after all. There is no trace of humility anywhere. Despite declining revenues, billions upon billions continue to be invested in sport. To the great delight of the consultants. The players' agents, whose fees have been causing discussions for years, are making a lot of money. Player agents also earn money from free transfers. © ANSA / IAN LANGSDON

In 2021 alone, over 440 million euros flowed into the agents' piggy banks. In Italy the sum is 73 million euros, England (130 million) and Germany (84 million) are the leaders.

Curious: While the pure transfer amounts fell by around 14 percent, there was an increasing trend of almost 1 percent for the total commissions for consultants and agents. This means that commissions have continued to rise despite the pandemic and the falling prices of the clientele they represent. In some cases, the commission even exceeds the player's salary over the entire term of the contract. All beginnings are cheap For comparison – in 2011 the clubs were only charged a paltry 90 million. Over the years, the numbers have increased from astronomical to immeasurable and reached their peak in 2019. 580 million euros. If you add up the last ten years, a whopping 3,1 billion euros have accumulated. This should cover the printing costs for the standard contracts that the games sign with the new employer. Gianni Infantino's FIFA wants to put an end to the escapades. © ANSA / Miguel Gutierrez

Although the numbers have fallen again in the last two years, this does not appear to be a permanent development. In any case, FIFA wants to put a stop to such escapades. The world association currently recommends a commission of 3 percent, but its hands are tied when it comes to signing contracts. Therefore, an association body should now be installed to regulate these processes in the future. The aim is for a commission cap of 6 percent.

The regulations are expected to be adopted at the beginning of next year. Big names like Mino Raiola have already filed their complaints and threatened legal action. To what extent the situation will develop further remains to be seen. The fact is: Mino Raiola received a total of 105 million in commission from the transfer of Paul Pogba (25 million euros). Whether his services are worth the money is open to question.

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If millions aren't enough: This is how much consultants earn

Football has been suffering from the same disease for years - money. And his health continues to deteriorate. The problem: This same disease is also keeping world sport alive. Consultants in particular know how to exploit this weakness to their advantage - and earn a fortune doing so.

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