Release Clauses: Both Blessing & Curse? – Agents’ Role in Player Naturalisation & National Teams – PLUS North Africa’s Evolving Agency Landscape with the President of the Moroccan Agents Association.
Season 2 : Episode 12 (#54)
In episode 54 of ‘The Agents Angle’, we tackle key topics that shape the world of football agency. From the complexities of release clauses—both a blessing and a curse for agents—to their crucial role in player naturalisation and national team eligibility. We explore headline cases like Luis Suárez’s infamous £40m+£1 bid and a problematic release clause more recently involving FC Porto, highlighting some lessons that agents can learn from.
Joining us is Mohamed Rezki, President of the Moroccan Football Agents Association (UNAS), offering insights into Morocco and North Africa’s evolving football agency landscape. We discuss the region’s football growth, the impact of player naturalisation on national teams, and how agents navigate these shifting dynamics.⚽
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(01:06) – Time to Take a Breath? …… Maybe Not for Many Agents. >
(05:01) – Release Clause Dispute Delays Argentinean Coaches Move to FC Porto. >
(07:37) – Football Agents Need to Be Hot on Release Clauses & Not Rely Solely on Others >
(09:17) – Whistle-stop Summary of Release Clauses for Football Agents Working With Release Clauses. >
(15:40) – Guest Interview – Mohamed Rezki – World of Football Agency in Morocco & North Africa. >
(16:30) – Morocco to Brazil and Back in Opening Up New Football Markets. >
(17:31) – The Challenges for Football Agents in Morocco & North Africa. >
(18:58) – First Agent Challenge Results in Players Long Term Success. >
(21:34) – Aims and Objectives of The Football Association of Morocco (UNAS). >
(23:17) – Agent Collaboration and Cooperation Nationally, Regionally & Globally. >
(25:16) – ‘Building Bridges’ with Other Football Stakeholders in Morocco. >
(26:43) – Describing ‘Football Agency’ in One Word. >
(27:49) – Reception of the FFAR by Agents & Others in Morocco. >
(29:45) – FFAR Experiences and Improvements in North Africa. >
(31:48) – ‘On Field’ Success for Morocco and the Impact on Agents. >
(33:42) – Impact on Demand for Moroccan Football Talent Globally. >
(35:11) – Role of Football Agents in Morocco. >
(36:24) – Domestic Football in Morocco Compared to Others. >
(37:52) – Advice to Football Agents New to Moroccan & North African Football Markets. >
(39:19) – One Wish for The Football Agent Industry : “Lets Unite’” >
(41:17) – Post Interview Reflection : What is The Problem for Cooperation. >
(43:00) – National Team Success from the Recruitment & Naturalisation of Footballers. >
(44:08) – Overview of FIFA Naturalisation (and Eligibility) Rules for Players. >
(46:50) – False Rumours of European Players Having Asian Heritage are Harmful. >
(49:06) – The Role and Responsibilities of Agents in Player Naturalisation. >
(53:59) – Naturalisation of Player Opens up Opportunities for Players & Smaller Nations >
(54:31) – Events, Announcements & Notices – Including FFAR Hearing at The ECJ. >
(59:03) – Disclaimer
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RELATED LINKS :
FFAR ECJ Public Hearing – RRC Sports – Case C-209/23 – (ECJ Streaming Link)
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FEATURED ARTICLES & POSTS :
FC Porto: The Story Behind Martín Anselmi’s Clause at Cruz Azul
FC Porto: Martín Anselmi’s Release Clause Details Unveiled
‘This is the Real Reason Why we Bid £40m+£1 for Luis Suarez’
Stop spreading rumours about naturalised footballers
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EVENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
3rd African Football Agents Conference (AFAC 2025) – Morocco
Football Forum 2025 – Hungary
FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency
The Not So Secret Football Agent: Barry Silkman
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SHOW LINKS :
Website : www.theagentsangle.com >
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CREDITS :
Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red
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