Maxidel Management
Emerging African Powerhouse
France/Ivory Coast €20mm+
Key Facts
Also known as: Maxidel Mngt, Team Maxidel
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Cocody Angré) – operational base also in Paris, France
Players: 5+ (1) – Total market value approx. €20mm+
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA football agent Jean Martial Irene Lopoh – registered with DBU (Danish FA) under Maxidel Management
Languages: French, English
Regions covered: West Africa, Europe, Middle East / Gulf
Email: maxidel.ci@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxidel_management/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Maxidel-Management
About
Maxidel Management is a young, fast-growing football agency co-founded by FIFA agent Jean-Martial Lopoh and former Ivory Coast international Max-Alain Gradel. The agency combines European agency experience with deep knowledge of West African football to build secure pathways from African academies to European and Middle Eastern clubs.
Based between Abidjan and Paris, Maxidel focuses on highly selected elite and high-potential talents rather than volume, providing a complete, structured support package on and off the pitch.
Key People
Co-Founder:
Max-Alain Gradel – Co-founder and Executive Director, former Ivory Coast international and double AFCON winner
Co-Founder:
Jean-Martial Lopoh – Director of Operations and lead in transfer strategy and club relations, FIFA-licensed agent
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-martial-lopoh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmlopoh/
Licensed agents:
Jean-Martial Irene Lopoh – FIFA-licensed football agent, registered with DBU (license ID not published publicly)
Client Roster
Top players and talents (current):
Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) – Date of birth: 2006-11-14
Fabien Winley (Al-Khaldiya FC) – Date of birth: 2002-12-20
Adama Paul Junior Deme (FC Midtjylland)
Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos Athens)
Oumar Soro
Salif Bamba (Birmingham City U18
Notable former clients:
Not publicly disclosed – recent transfers suggest short-term deal representation in some cases rather than long-term client contracts.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
No coaches or staff are publicly listed as represented by Maxidel Management as of December 2025.
Notable Deals
2025 – Yan Diomande, CD Leganés to RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Germany)
Transfer around the €20m release-clause mark, one of the biggest Ivorian moves of the 2025 summer window, with a five-year contract to 2030. Maxidel Management is listed as his verified agent and was highlighted by media and club-related channels for orchestrating the deal.2025 – Fabien Winley, CS Sfaxien to Al-Khaldiya FC (Bahrain Premier League)
Permanent move in July 2025, with local media and Maxidel-linked pages confirming the agency’s role in taking the winger to Bahrain. Contract believed to run until mid-2026.2025 – Adama Paul Junior Deme, AS Real d’Afrique d’Abidjan to FC Midtjylland (Denmark)
Eighteen-year-old Ivorian forward signed by Midtjylland after being spotted at the Next Level Cup in Abidjan, with Maxidel Management announcing the deal and Football Agents channels highlighting Jean-Martial Lopoh’s role. Fee undisclosed, multi-year contract.2025 – Samuel Moutoussamy, Sivasspor to Atromitos Athens (Greece)
DR Congo international midfielder joined Atromitos on a free transfer in September 2025 on a two-year deal to 2027. The move was cited among Maxidel’s summer operations involving African internationals.2025 – Summer transfer window activity
Local media report that Maxidel’s 2025 summer window generated more than €20.3m in transfer volume across its key moves, underlining the agency’s impact despite a very small client list.
(Where fees are given, they reflect widely reported estimates; several deals remain officially undisclosed.)
Services
Player and contract management
Primary and extension contract negotiation
Performance-linked incentives and protection clauses
International transfers and loans
Pathways from West African clubs and academies to European and Gulf clubs
Coordination of medicals, work permits and relocation logistics
Career planning and mentoring
Long-term career road-mapping with focus on education, adaptation and club fit
Close personal follow-up for young players moving abroad
Scouting and talent identification
Targeted scouting at youth tournaments such as the Next Level Cup in Abidjan and similar events to spot high-potential prospects
Off-pitch support
Image guidance and social-media positioning
Day-to-day assistance with relocation, language, schooling and family support, with a strong emphasis on structured and secure environments for players from Africa
Partner Network
Clubs and leagues
RB Leipzig (Bundesliga, Germany) – signing of Yan Diomande
CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) and Al-Khaldiya FC (Bahrain) – route for Fabien Winley
FC Midtjylland (Danish Superliga) – signing of Adama Paul Junior Deme
Atromitos Athens (Greek Super League) – signing of Samuel Moutoussamy
Academies and tournaments
Links to West African academies and clubs in Abidjan, including events like the Next Level Cup which served as a launchpad for Deme’s move to Midtjylland
Professional network
Collaborations and past experience with major agencies such as Wasserman and Mondial Promotion through Jean-Martial Lopoh’s previous career path, strengthening club contacts in France, Switzerland and beyond
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed:
At least 4 publicly documented international transfers since the 2024–25 season (Leipzig, Al-Khaldiya, Midtjylland, Atromitos), plus additional youth and academy moves not all reported in major databases
Deals ≥ €10m:
1 confirmed – Yan Diomande to RB Leipzig, around the €20m mark via release clause
Clients in top-5 leagues:
1 – Diomande in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig
National team clients:
At least 1 full senior international – Yan Diomande with Ivory Coast – plus involvement with U23 and U20 internationals such as Deme
Renewal/extension deals:
No major renewals or public contract extensions attributed to Maxidel have been reported yet, reflecting the agency’s very recent launch
Approach & Philosophy
Maxidel’s philosophy is to blend European-level professionalism with a strong understanding of the realities facing young African players – from education and family pressure to adaptation in new cultures. The agency focuses on structured, secure support, favouring the right sporting project over the fastest payday.
Scouting is targeted rather than mass, with a strong emphasis on tournaments and structured environments where they can observe both talent and mentality. Negotiations aim to build long-term relationships with clubs, including clear progression steps rather than one-off moves, positioning Maxidel as a specialist boutique agency for high-upside talents from West Africa.
Fees & Transparency
Commission model:
Exact commission percentages are not publicly disclosed. In line with industry practice, similar boutique agencies typically work in the 5–10 percent range on player gross salary for standard representation, with separate arrangements where club-paying representation is allowed.
Dual representation:
No explicit public policy on dual representation or club-paying arrangements has been published. Given the regulatory scrutiny in 2024–25, Maxidel is expected to comply with FIFA and national-FA rules on disclosure and consent.
Image rights and expenses:
No detailed public information on image-rights structures, ancillary service fees or expense reimbursement. The agency positions itself as player-centric and protective, but without publishing its internal financial terms.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions:
No public record of FIFA, CAF or national-FA disciplinary sanctions involving Maxidel Management or Jean-Martial Lopoh as of December 2025. A DBU-registered status and a verified agency profile support the picture of a compliant, licensed operation.
Litigation / disputes:
No reported court cases or major contractual disputes involving the agency or its principals are publicly known.
Media sentiment:
Generally positive – Ivorian specialist media describe Lopoh as one of the new faces of African sports management, highlighting Maxidel’s structured approach and recent high-profile transfers. Social media posts around Diomande’s birthday gift and major transfers also present the agency in a favourable light.
Awards/recognition
Featured profile in Ivorian sports media
A dedicated long-form feature positions Jean-Martial Lopoh and Maxidel Management among the rising forces in African player management.
Informal recognition
Widely highlighted on Ivorian football pages and Football Agents channels for orchestrating the move of Yan Diomande to RB Leipzig and successive international transfers in summer 2025.
