Bahía Internacional
Madrid Talent Boutique
Spain €165mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Bahía Torneos y Conciertos S.L.; Bahía Internacional (Spain)
Founded: 1997
Headquarters: C/ Marqués de la Ensenada 16, 3ª planta, Of. 25, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Players: 101 (11 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €165m
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff; operates under RFEF/NFAR framework; Transfermarkt Verified Agency since 26 Sep 2022
Languages: Spanish (primary), English
Regions covered: Spain; Europe (England, Italy, Croatia); North America (Mexico)
Email: bahia@bahiainternacional.es
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BahiaFutbol/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bahiafutbol/
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About
Bahía Internacional is a Madrid-based boutique agency dedicated to the full-cycle representation of footballers and coaches. Founded in 1997, the firm blends career planning, transfer negotiation, legal/tax coordination and image rights management. Its roster features LaLiga, Serie A and international clients, with a track record of renewals and placements across top European clubs.
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Key People
CEO/Founder: José Antonio Martín Otín (“Petón”) — Chief Executive / co-founder
Managing Director / Head of Football: Margarita Garay — Senior director/agent
Licensed agents: Jorge Lera, Margarita Garay, José Antonio Martín (agency staff listed publicly)
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Client Roster
Top players (current):
Pau Cubarsí [FC Barcelona]
Mikel Merino [Arsenal]
Aimar Oroz [CA Osasuna]
Carlos Álvarez [Levante UD]
Raúl Torrente [GNK Dinamo Zagreb]
Pedro Rodríguez [SS Lazio]
Chumi [UD Almería]
Jon Karrikaburu [Real Sociedad]
Rising talents / U23 (selection):
David Mella [RC Deportivo]
Ángel Ortiz [Real Betis]
Manuel Ángel [Real Madrid Castilla]
Hodei Arrillaga [SD Eibar]
Gael Alonso [FC Andorra]
Notable former clients:
Not publicly maintained by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (selection):
Rubi [Head Coach, UD Almería]
Fran Justo [Head Coach, CD Mirandés]
Pepe Mel [Manager, free]
Fernando Torres [Head Coach, Atlético Madrileño]
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Notable Deals
2024 — Mikel Merino: Real Sociedad → Arsenal; reported up to £31.6m incl. add-ons; four-year deal (+ option)
2025 — Pau Cubarsí: FC Barcelona contract extension to 2029 (long-term)
2024 — Raúl Torrente: Granada CF → Dinamo Zagreb; fee undisclosed; multi-year contract
2023 — Carlos Álvarez: Sevilla FC → Levante UD; permanent transfer; contract to 2027
2025 — Pedro Rodríguez: Lazio contract renewal through June 2026
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Services
Contract negotiation (transfers/loans, renewals)
Image rights, endorsements & brand strategy
Legal/tax coordination; immigration & relocation support
Scouting, performance planning & analytics-assisted profiling
Media/PR support and post-career guidance
Partner Network
Recent activity indicates strong relationships with FC Barcelona, Arsenal, CA Osasuna, Levante UD, Real Betis, UD Almería, SS Lazio, GNK Dinamo Zagreb, and Atlas Guadalajara, among others.
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Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens across LaLiga, Serie A, and other European leagues
Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Merino to Arsenal, £31.6m incl. add-ons)
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — Spain (LaLiga), England (Premier League), Italy (Serie A)
National team clients: Spain internationals among portfolio (e.g., Cubarsí, Merino)
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple (Cubarsí to 2029; Pedro to 2026; Oroz to 2029)
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Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-led representation with a focus on player development, contractual stability and reputation management. Bahía combines early-pathway guidance with decisive transfer execution and long-standing links across Spanish and European clubs.
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Fees & Transparency
Typical market practice (jurisdiction-dependent): player-side commissions around 3–5% of gross salary; club-side fees negotiated within FIFA/NFAR frameworks; dual representation only with informed written consent. (Rules vary by country.)
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Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly reported for the agency
Litigation / disputes: None publicly reported involving the agency
Media sentiment: Positive-to-neutral — long-standing, verified agency with regular top-flight activity
