GR Sports Agency
Italian Powerhouse
Italy €400mm
Key Facts
Also known as: GR Sports; GR Sports Agency S.R.L.
Founded: 2013 (S.R.L. incorporation)
Headquarters: Via Filippo Turati 6, 20121 Milan, Italy
Players: ≈ 90 total • 37 in top-tier leagues • total squad value ≈ €400mm
FIFA/FA registration: Operates in Italy with FIFA-licensed agents; legal entity GR SPORTS AGENCY S.R.L. (LEI 81560083FCCF7B3D2403; VAT 03462530134)
Languages: Italian, English
Regions covered: Italy (Serie A), England (Premier League), Belgium, Denmark
About
GR Sports is a Milan-based football agency founded by Giuseppe Riso, focused on career management for elite players (and selected coaches). With a strong Serie A footprint and a growing pan-European reach, the firm emphasizes holistic development, strategic club fit and long-term value creation.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Giuseppe Riso
Senior staff: Federica Fadini (Senior Manager); Maurizio Scaccabarozzi (Attorney)
Licensed agents: FIFA-licensed agents operating in Italy (IDs not publicly listed)
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
Davide Frattesi (Inter Milan)
Alessandro Buongiorno (SSC Napoli)
Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan)
Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma)
Lorenzo Lucca (SSC Napoli)
Nicolò Rovella (Lazio)
Valentín Carboni (Genoa CFC)
Tommaso Baldanzi (AS Roma)
Bryan Cristante (AS Roma)
Rising talents / U23:
Jan-Carlo Simić (RSC Anderlecht)
Simone Pafundi (Udinese)
Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa CFC)
Marco Brescianini (Atalanta)
Notable former/earlier-career clients: Not centrally published by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Limited public disclosure; player representation is the core
Notable Deals
2024 — Alessandro Buongiorno: Torino → SSC Napoli; fee ~€35m (+ add-ons); multi-year contract
2023 — Sandro Tonali: AC Milan → Newcastle United; ~€70m; long-term deal
2024 — Davide Frattesi: Sassuolo → Inter (loan made permanent in 2024); ~€35m range
2024 — Tommaso Baldanzi: Empoli → AS Roma; €10m + €5m add-ons; contract to 2028
2025 — Lorenzo Lucca: Udinese → SSC Napoli (loan with obligation); obligation reported up to ~€35m
2025 — Daniel Maldini: AC Milan → Atalanta; total fee around €10m
Services
Contract negotiation; domestic/international transfers & loans
Image rights and sponsorships; commercial/brand partnerships
Media/PR support; career planning & mentoring
Legal/tax coordination via partner firms; immigration support
Scouting, market analysis & performance advisory
Partner Network
Placements and close working relationships across: Serie A (Inter, Napoli, Roma, Lazio, Atalanta, Genoa), Premier League (Newcastle United), Belgium (RSC Anderlecht), Denmark (FC Midtjylland)
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens, including high-value Serie A and Premier League moves
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (Tonali; Buongiorno; Frattesi; Baldanzi; Lucca obligation)
Clients in top-5 leagues: 37 currently in first tiers
National team clients: Several Italy internationals (e.g., Tonali, Frattesi, Buongiorno, Mancini, Pessina)
Renewal/extension deals: Tracked per player; not systematically disclosed by the agency
Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-driven and analytics-aware, GR Sports focuses on steady value growth via strategic club fits in Italy and abroad. The agency highlights holistic development—sporting growth and personal development—for sustainable, long-term careers.
Fees & Transparency
Commission structures comply with FIFA/FIGC rules; specific percentages are not publicly posted. Dual representation proceeds only with written consent and within regulatory caps.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly indicated for the agency
Litigation / disputes: No material public disputes identified
Media sentiment: Positive/neutral—regularly profiled as a leading Italian agency by portfolio value
Awards/Recognition
Profiled by major business/sports outlets for building a top Italian portfolio by value
