BS Group International
Law-First - Multi-Lingual Representation
France €160mm
Key Facts
Also known as: BS Group – BS Law; BS LAW Paris; BS GROUP
Founded: Established 2013 (agency inception); BS LAW Paris incorporated 27 Sep 2016; BS GROUP registered 2019
Headquarters: 12 Avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris, France
Players: 42 (20 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €160mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff; verified agency on major industry databases since 2022
Languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese
Regions covered: France & EU (Germany, Portugal, Spain); UK & Scotland; Middle East (Saudi Arabia); Balkans; Africa; North America
Email: office@bsgroupsports.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bs__group/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bs-law-paris/
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About
BS Group International is a Paris-based football agency built around a law-driven model via its legal arm, BS LAW Paris. The firm focuses on elite and emerging talents with a compact roster and an emphasis on education and holistic development. Its team negotiates and drafts in multiple languages and operates across top European leagues, the Middle East and select global markets.
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Key People
CEO/Founder: Badou Sambagué — Attorney; founder of BS LAW & BS GROUP
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly designated; leadership spans legal and agent teams
Licensed agents (selection): Yvan Nzalengi (FIFA-licensed); Roy Théophile Mfondoum (FIFA-licensed); Niccolò Morelli (Attorney/agent); Nathaël Malanda (Attorney); Nehru Hamzic (Agent); Mohamed Lamine Guirassy (Scout)
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Client Roster
Top players (current):
Castello Lukeba [RB Leipzig]
Mohamed Simakan [Al-Nassr]
Timothy Weah [Olympique Marseille]
Anthony Caci [Mainz 05]
Loum Tchaouna [Burnley]
Sikou Niakaté [SC Braga]
Pierre Ekwah [AS Saint-Étienne]
Nicolas Pépé [Villarreal CF]
Rising talents / U23 (selection):
Nobel Mendy [Real Betis]
Kévin Boma [Estoril]
Khalil Fayad [Montpellier]
Djeidi Gassama [Rangers]
Waniss Taïbi [Hannover 96]
Junior Kadile [Almere City]
Notable former clients:
Not publicly curated by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (selection):
Arno Buitenweg [Assistant Coach, Forge FC]
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Notable Deals
2024 — Mohamed Simakan: RB Leipzig → Al-Nassr; reported ~€45m; contract to 2029
2025 — Loum Tchaouna: Lazio → Burnley; ~€14m + up to €3m add-ons; long-term deal
2025 — Timothy Weah: Juventus → Olympique Marseille; loan with obligation to buy (≈€1m loan + €14.4m obligation + up to €4.1m add-ons)
2025 — Nicolas Pépé: Villarreal contract extension to 2028
2025 — Pierre Ekwah: Sunderland → AS Saint-Étienne; permanent transfer (≈€6m)
2024 — Castello Lukeba: RB Leipzig contract extension to 2029 (initial 2023 transfer from Lyon ~€30m)
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Services
Contract negotiation and drafting (transfers, loans, renewals)
Players’ development & representation
Image rights, sponsorship, marketing & branding
Legal counsel via BS LAW Paris; dispute prevention
Scouting/network placement; sport & media events; education pathways
Partner Network
Recent activity and placements reflect working ties with RB Leipzig, Al-Nassr, Villarreal CF, Burnley FC, Rangers FC, Mainz 05, SC Braga, Real Betis, Montpellier, Estoril and others.
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Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens across Ligue 1/Ligue 2, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Premier League, Saudi Pro League and more
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Simakan ~€45m; Tchaouna ~€14m + bonuses)
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — France, Germany, England, Spain
National team clients: France, USA, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Morocco (current & recent)
Renewal/extension deals: Examples include Lukeba (to 2029) and Pépé (to 2028)
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Approach & Philosophy
A law-centric, boutique approach: small roster, high-touch service, and multi-language negotiation. The agency prioritises education and character alongside performance, aiming to place players in environments that maximise long-term value and career stability.
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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. (Specific fee schedules not publicly disclosed.)
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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 — verified agency with high-profile clients and regular top-flight transactions
