In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the world of football, super-agent Jonathan Barnett – the powerful figure behind stars like Jack Grealish and Gareth Bale – has been exposed for his involvement in a depraved 'sex slave' arrangement nearly two decades ago.
The previously hidden details emerged from a 2004 court case, recently uncovered by the Daily Mail, which laid bare a sordid chapter in the life of one of football's most influential deal-makers.
The Shocking Court Testimony
According to court documents, Barnett, now 74, paid a woman £25,000 to become his personal sex slave for an entire year. The arrangement was detailed during a legal battle with his former business partner, Phillip Morrison.
Barnett reportedly confessed to the arrangement under oath, stating the woman was paid a substantial sum to be "at my beck and call for sex." The court heard explicit details of how she was expected to fulfil his desires whenever he demanded.
A Powerful Figure in Football
Jonathan Barnett is no ordinary agent. As chairman of the Stellar Group, he has shaped the careers of some of football's biggest names and negotiated transfers worth hundreds of millions of pounds. His client list reads like a who's who of Premier League royalty.
The contrast between his current respectable position and his previously hidden past could not be more stark. The revelation threatens to tarnish the reputation of one of the sport's most powerful behind-the-scenes operators.
The Legal Fallout
The case emerged during a bitter £700,000 lawsuit between Barnett and his former partner. While Barnett ultimately won the case, the judge's comments about both men's behaviour were far from complimentary.
Mr Justice Langley remarked that neither Barnett nor Morrison were "reliable or impressive witnesses," suggesting a complex web of personal and professional conflicts behind the sensational revelations.
This extraordinary glimpse into the hidden life of a football power broker raises serious questions about the personal conduct of those who control the beautiful game's purse strings.
