BOLA Sports Group
Pan-EU talent Bridge
Bosnia-Herzegovina €38mm
Key Facts
Also known as: BOLA Sports; BOLA d.o.o.
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
Headquarters: Not publicly disclosed (operations across Germany, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, Poland)
Players: 51 (4) — Total market value: €38mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agent(s): Avdo Dizdarević; national listing (DBU) for BOLA d.o.o. contact.
Languages: English; Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian; German; Italian; Polish
Regions covered: Europe (Balkans, Italy, DACH, Spain, Poland) — frequent activity in Milan, Rome, Trieste, Sion.
Email: info@bolasports.eu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolagroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/739702004890397/
About
BOLA Sports Group is a European player-management agency working the Balkans-to-EU pipeline, with a growing footprint in Italy, Spain and Central Europe. The group focuses on youth and emerging pros, placing clients into development-friendly environments and top-flight squads when ready. Verified on Transfermarkt and staffed across multiple EU hubs, BOLA emphasizes long-term pathways and club relationships over quick exits.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Not publicly disclosed (operational leads below).
Managing Director / Head of Football: Krešimir Levak — Director of Football.
Licensed agents:
Avdo Dizdarević — FIFA-licensed Agent.
Executive team / senior staff:
Arsenije Klisurić — Executive Director.
Giovanni Petronella — Executive Director.
Ugo Ukah — Executive Director.
Denis Šimić — Agent.
Marco Sabato — Attorney.
Leo Hajdinjak; Lazar Martinović; Boro Perkov — Assistants.
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Martin Baturina (Como 1907)
Jan Ziółkowski (AS Roma)
Josip Brekalo (Real Oviedo)
Lorenzo Ignacchiti (Empoli)
Matija Popović (CSKA Moscow)
Rising talents / U23:
Jan Ziółkowski (AS Roma)
Lorenzo Ignacchiti (Empoli)
Sergej Levak (Atalanta U23)
Emanuele Zanaboni (Casarano)
Tommaso Ghirardello (Gubbio)
Melvin Nwajei (Parma Primavera)
Notable former clients:
Not publicly listed by the agency.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
None publicly listed.
Notable Deals
2025 — Jan Ziółkowski: Legia Warszawa → AS Roma, permanent; reported ~€6m + add-ons; contract to 2030.
2025 — Josip Brekalo: Fiorentina → Real Oviedo, permanent (free after contract resolution); contract to 2027.
2025 — Matija Popović: Napoli U20 → CSKA Moscow, permanent; contract to 2028.
2025 — Roko Baturina: Gil Vicente → AC Horsens, loan to June 2026.
Services
Contract negotiation and renewals
Domestic/international transfers & loans
Image rights and sponsorships
PR/branding and media coaching
Legal/tax coordination with external counsel
Relocation and life logistics
Scouting, performance tracking & data support
Post-career planning
Partner Network
Clubs & pathways engaged in recent placements or client rosters: Como 1907, AS Roma, Real Oviedo, Empoli, Atalanta (U23), CSKA Moscow, AC Horsens; activity hubs in Italy (Milan/Rome), Switzerland (Sion), and the Balkans.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 4+ publicly documented since 2024/25 (selected above).
Deals ≥ €10m: 0 publicly confirmed.
Clients in top-5 leagues: 2 (AS Roma — Serie A; Real Oviedo — LaLiga).
National team clients: 1+ with senior caps (e.g., Josip Brekalo — Croatia).
Renewal/extension deals: Not publicly listed.
Approach & Philosophy
BOLA focuses on scouting early in Croatia/Ex-Yugoslavia and placing prospects into strong development structures (Italy, Spain, Central Europe). The playbook emphasizes long contracts, step-by-step integration into first teams, and ongoing off-field support across language and cultural contexts.
Fees & Transparency
Commission structures are case-by-case and not publicly disclosed. Representation aligns with FIFA Football Agent Regulations; any dual-representation is handled only with informed written consent where permitted.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public sanctions located against the agency or named staff.
Litigation / disputes: None found in major media or governing-body postings.
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive around youth placements and recent top-flight moves.
