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At The Football Managers Agency (TFMA), we leverage our extensive worldwide network to match top talent in leadership with clubs and federations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia.

08/04/2026

Football Manager or Sporting Director looking for support? Get in touch email [email protected]

19/03/2026

Elite level tactics and insight into the modern game with omerriza.1

21/07/2025

Arsène Wenger on just how hard it is to break into football...
The odds are brutal, even for the best. 🤯

Whether you’re dreaming of making it on the pitch or in the boardroom, the game demands resilience, sharp thinking, and a willingness to outwork the rest.

That’s where we come in. At TFMA, we work with clubs to identify standout leaders built for the future of football.

18/07/2025

Ambition meets opportunity. 🤝⚽️

Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or searching for the perfect leader to shape the future of your organisation, TFMA is here to help.

We specialise in connecting elite talent with executive roles across the global game, from Sporting Directors to CEOs.

Discover more or get in touch at tfma.uk

16/07/2025

Latest from the Football World – Ownership Shifts, Appointments & Transfer Moves ⚽

📈 Club Ownership & Investment
- Burnley owner Alan Pace, via Velocity Sport Limited, has agreed to take over Spanish side Espanyol — bringing the Catalan club into a developing multi-club model alongside Burnley.

📊 Strategy & Executive Appointments
- Jack Ross has been appointed Head of Football Strategy at Newcastle United, tasked with guiding the club’s sporting philosophy, global partnerships, and loan strategy.
- Jesper Fredberg becomes CEO Area Football at U.C. Sampdoria, overseeing strategic football operations across the club’s men’s, women’s, and youth sectors.
- Gavin Fleig will take over as CEO at Salford City FC from October 1, following a 17-year tenure at City Football Group.
- Olivier Cloarec has succeeded Damien Comolli as President of Toulouse FC, taking charge of the club’s administration and strategic direction.
- Mário Branco has been named General Director of Football at SL Benfica, replacing Lourenço Coelho in overseeing sporting operations.

🧠 Coaching Appointments
- Jorge Jesus returns to Al Nassr as Head Coach on a one-year deal, replacing Stefano Pioli and tasked with leading the Saudi Pro League giants alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Southampton FC appoint Genoa assistant Tonda Eckert as U21s Head Coach, following Calum McFarlane’s move to Chelsea.
- Andy Mangan departs Stockport County to join Davide Ancelotti’s coaching staff at Botafogo in Brazil.

📦 Transfers & Signings
- Real Madrid have secured Spanish left-back Álvaro Carreras from Benfica on a six-year contract.
- Nottingham Forest sign Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo on a five-year deal, and loan forward Joe Gardner to Mansfield Town.
- Arsenal agree personal terms with Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera on a five-year contract.
- Porto complete the signing of winger Borja Sainz from Norwich City on a five-year deal.
- Brentford announce the free transfer of Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after his exit from Ajax.
- RB Leipzig re-sign right-back Kosta Nedeljković on loan from Aston Villa for another Bundesliga season.

🔁 Rumours & Moves in Progress
- Middlesbrough are in talks with free agent Danny Ings as Rob Edwards looks to bolster attacking options ahead of the new Championship campaign.

📩 Follow for weekly insights into leadership changes, backroom movements, and key transfers shaping the global football landscape.

14/07/2025

Nothing happens by chance. Luís Campos' impact in French football has been nothing short of exceptional. 🤝

🇲🇨 Monaco became champions, dethroning the dominant PSG, under a project built by Campos.
🐶 Lille repeated the feat, once again with a team shaped by his vision.
🗼 PSG won the quadruple and built a youth-driven project focused on French talent and genuine team chemistry.

A masterclass in long-term strategy, squad construction, and leadership. Exactly the kind of thinking that defines elite football executives.

11/07/2025

Think you need a playing background to work in football? Think again. 🤝💭

Will Still’s journey is proof that passion, commitment, and smart career choices can take you to the top, even without stepping on the pitch as a professional.

If you're looking to break into the game, focus on what you can control. Start building the kind of skills that make you impossible to ignore.

09/07/2025

Latest from the Football World – Appointments & Transfer Moves ⚽️

📊 Coaching & Executive Appointments
- Carlos Cuesta, former Arsenal assistant, has been named Head Coach at Serie A side Parma.
- Brentford appoint Arsenal U21 coach Mehmet Ali as Assistant Manager.
- Donough Holohan, formerly of Man City, joins AS Saint-Étienne as Director of Performance.
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst becomes Assistant Coach at Liverpool, reuniting with Arne Slot.
- Arsenal are set to promote James Ellis to Technical Director.
- Pavel Nedvěd appointed General Manager of Czech Republic’s senior and U21 national teams.

📦 Transfers – Men’s Game
- Juventus sign Jonathan David on a five-year deal after his Lille contract expired.
- Nottingham Forest complete a £10m move for Igor Jesus from Botafogo.
- Watford secure Portuguese forward Vivaldo Semedo from Udinese on a five-year deal.
- Bright Osayi-Samuel joins Birmingham City from Fenerbahçe.
- Atlanta United sign Enea Mihaj on a free transfer from Famalicão.
- Andreas Hountondji (Burnley) joins St. Pauli on loan for 2025–26.
- Kota Takai signs for Tottenham Hotspur from Kawasaki Frontale for £5m.
- Luka Modrić set to join AC Milan after Real Madrid’s Club World Cup.
- Jhon Durán heads to Fenerbahçe on loan after his £71m move from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr.
- Arsenal complete deals for Martin Zubimendi (£60m, Real Sociedad) and Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m, Chelsea).
- Kyogo Furuhashi signs for Birmingham City from Rennes.
- Aune Heggebo joins West Bromwich Albion from SK Brann.

⚽ Transfers – Women’s Game
- Taylor Hinds returns to Arsenal Women after departing Liverpool.
- Ellie Roebuck signs with Aston Villa Women after a stint at Barcelona.
- Becky Spencer joins Chelsea Women permanently, adding experience between the posts.

📩 Follow for weekly insight into backroom changes, transfers, and the global football landscape.

08/07/2025

Are you getting close to the end of your playing career? Now’s the time to think about what comes next! 💭

From coaching pathways to off-pitch roles, the smartest players plan ahead, often negotiating their next move before the final whistle blows on their career.

Play the long game. 👊⚽️

07/07/2025

This team talk from Pep Guardiola 🤯

In just a few words, Pep shows what real leadership looks like — clear, direct, and deeply connected to the team’s mission.

At TFMA, we help clubs find leaders who bring this same clarity and conviction, whether it’s in the dressing room, the boardroom, or beyond.

04/07/2025

At TFMA we don’t just search, we headhunt. 🔍

From Sporting Directors to CEOs, we identify and place elite football executives tailored to your club’s vision and needs. Whether it’s language skills, strategic leadership or international expertise, we deliver game changing talent from across the globe.

Built on trust. Driven by results.

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