GR Sports Agency
Italian Powerhouse
Italy €410mm
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 ≈ €410mm
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
Email: info@grsportsagency.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gr.sports
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gr-sportss
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 and talents (current):
Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
Davide Frattesi (Inter Milan)
Alessandro Buongiorno (SSC Napoli)
Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan)
Gianluca Mancini (AS Roma)
Lorenzo Lucca (Nottingham Forest - loan from Napoli)
Nicolò Rovella (Lazio)
Valentín Carboni (Genoa CFC)
Tommaso Baldanzi (AS Roma)
Bryan Cristante (AS Roma)
Jan-Carlo Simić (RSC Anderlecht)
Simone Pafundi (Udinese)
Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa CFC)
Marco Brescianini (Atalanta)
Daniel Maldini (Lazio - on loan from Atalanta)
Lorenzo Pirola (Olympiacos)
Matteo Pessina (Monza)
Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari)
Riccardo Sottil (Lecce)
Matteo Lovato (Empoli)
Lorenzo Lucchesi (Monza)
Tommaso Barbieri (Cremonese)
Matteo Lavelli (Atalanta)
Notable former/earlier-career clients: Not centrally published by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Raffaele Palladino (Atalanta)
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
2026 — Daniel Maldini: Atalanta → Lazio; €1m loan fee, €14m buy option clause not mandatory
Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).
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
Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).
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
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