BSM – Sport Management
Rome Talent Hub

Italy

€13mm

Key Facts

Also known as: BSM Sport, BSM S.r.l.
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Rome, Italy (Via della Fontanella di Borghese 33, 00186)
Players: 20+ – €13mm
FIFA/FA registration:
– England (The FA) – Diego Tavano (FARA2792, not authorised to represent minors)
– Italy – BSM S.r.l. (VAT IT15367101003)
Languages: Italian, English (agency communications)
Regions covered: Italy, UK, Balkans, Greece, Malta (based on current client club locations)
Email: info@bsm.company
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsm_sportmanagement/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandosportmanagement/

About

BSM – Sport Management is a Rome-based multi-sport management group founded in 2020 by a team of entrepreneurs, positioned around talent management, legal support, health management, and communications for athletes. The agency’s football activity is led by CEO Diego Tavano. BSM also represents athletes beyond football (including motorsport), reflecting a broader commercial and media network approach than a classic “football-only” boutique.

Key People

• Diego Tavano – Co-Founder, CEO & Agent

  • Bio: Former Perugia Primavera title winner, later an Italian futsal champion (Lamaro Roma RCB, 2000–01). Worked in sporting management roles before becoming an agent, with a focus on identifying and managing talent careers end-to-end.

  • Registrations: The FA registered football agent (FARA2792).

  • Contact: info@bsm.company (company)

  • Social: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/diego_tavano/

• Gian Luca Comandini – Co-Founder

  • Bio: Background in tech, media and communications, with entrepreneurship in blockchain and publishing; leads marketing and communication strategy within the wider BSM group.

  • Social: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianlucacomandini/

Licensed agents:

• Diego Tavano – The FA (England) registration FARA2792

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

• Edoardo Bove (Watford FC) – 16.05.2002

• Norbert Gyömbér (Salernitana) – 03.08.1992

• Samuele Vignato (HNK Rijeka) – 24.02.2004

• Christian Kouan (Cosenza) – 05.05.1999

• Emanuel Vignato (AE Larisa) – 24.08.2000

• Joseph Minala (Marsaxlokk FC) – 24.08.1996

• Jacopo Tarantino (Monza) – 21.09.2005

• Denis Cazzadori (Campobasso FC) – 08.02.2004

• Fabrizio Marazzotti (FC Crotone) – 21.01.2005

• Francesco D’Alterio (Ternana Calcio) – 11.06.2002

• Gabriele Baldi (Latina Calcio 1932)

• Matteo Marini (Renate) – 09.03.2006

• Andrea De Paoli (AlbinoLeffe) – 06.08.1999

• Niccolò Marras (Reggiana) – 03.08.2002

• Enea Merlini (Real Monterotondo) – 27.11.2007

Notable Deals

• 2026 (Jan) – Edoardo Bove: AS Roma to Watford FC – free transfer – contract to 30.06.2031

• 2024 (Aug) – Edoardo Bove: AS Roma to Fiorentina – loan (reported loan fee €1.5mm) – loan ended 30.06.2025

• 2025 (Sep) – Samuele Vignato: move to HNK Rijeka – fee undisclosed – contract to 30.06.2029

• 2025 (Aug) – Joseph Minala: move to Marsaxlokk FC – fee undisclosed – contract to 30.06.2026

• 2025 (Sep) – Francesco D’Alterio: move to Ternana Calcio – fee undisclosed – contract to 30.06.2027

• 2025 (Aug) – Fabrizio Marazzotti: move to FC Crotone – fee undisclosed – contract to 30.06.2028

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

• Contract negotiation and player representation (domestic and cross-border)

• Transfers/loans support and career planning

• Legal assistance and compliance support

• Health and wellbeing support (career management around athlete welfare)

• PR, communication and online/offline brand support

• Commercial opportunities via broader business and entertainment network

Partner Network

• Multi-industry network spanning business, media, and entertainment, positioned to connect athlete needs with corporate opportunities

• Club-side relationships evidenced by active client placements across Italy and multiple European leagues

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 5+

• Deals ≥ €10m: 0

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 0 currently; recent top-5 exposure includes Bove’s Serie A period prior to his England move

• National team clients: Norbert Gyömbér

• Renewal/extension deals: 2 notable long-term contracts disclosed via client profiles (Bove to 2031; S. Vignato to 2029)

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Approach & Philosophy

BSM positions itself as a “full-career” management platform rather than a pure transfer broker, explicitly framing athlete development around welfare, legal support, and communications alongside sporting decisions. Its stated model emphasizes professionalism and transparency, using a broad business network to expand off-pitch opportunities while supporting on-pitch progression through club placements.

Fees & Transparency

• Typical industry commissions (where permitted by applicable rules) often sit in the low single digits of player remuneration for representation services, with additional arrangements for image/commercial work negotiated separately.

• Under FIFA’s Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), service-fee frameworks include restrictions around minors and conflicts/dual representation; clubs and clients should confirm the currently applicable interpretation in their jurisdiction before signing.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public disciplinary actions identified in the sources reviewed; Tavano is listed as a registered agent in The FA register.

• Litigation / disputes: No substantiated public litigation involving the agency identified in the sources reviewed.

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive – coverage is primarily profile/interview style around Tavano’s career and client commentary; major negative headlines are not clearly linked to agency conduct in reviewed sources.

Awards/recognition

• Recognised in Italian sports media via founder/CEO profiling and ongoing commentary around clients.