Super agent Ali Barat and his agency Epic Sports have positioned themselves as the clear frontrunners to manage Manchester United's 15-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel. Although players under the age of 16 cannot formally sign with an agent until they qualify for scholarship terms, Barat has already taken charge by facilitating major talks between Gabriel's family and European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Barat's agency background and accolades
Ali Barat is the founder and owner of football agency Epic Sports, which has rapidly risen to become one of the most powerful player agencies across top European football. Recognised for his prominent deal-making, Barat has been named the Best Agent at the prestigious Golden Boy awards multiple times, cementing his reputation as a top-tier power broker.
Key players represented and record-breaking deals
Beyond guiding emerging prospects, Barat's agency boasts an expansive roster of high-profile international talent. His notable primary clients include Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson, Tottenham attacker Xavi Simons and Real Madrid defender Denzel Dumfries.
Barat played a key role as a central intermediary in orchestrating Moises Caicedo's £115million move from Brighton to Chelsea in 2023. This landmark deal shattered records as the most expensive transfer in Premier League history at the time.
Major transfer moves across Europe
The founder of Epic Sports has brokered high-value moves across Europe's major leagues in recent years, including Jackson's loan move to Bayern Munich and Noni Madueke's transfer to Arsenal. Furthermore, he played a key role in facilitating Dean Huijsen's move to Real Madrid, Romelu Lukaku's transfer to Napoli, and securing young Ecuadorian talent Kendry Paez for Chelsea.
