MP Management by Michele Puglisi
Italian talent boutique
Italy €19mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Mp Management Srls, Michele Puglisi Management
Founded: 2021 (agent activity under MP Management since early 2021)
Headquarters: Torino, Italy (Corso Fiume 11/C, 10131 Torino)
Players: 30+ (3 in 1st tier) – total market value approx €19mm
FIFA/FA registration: MP Management Srls registered as an intermediary with the Italian FA (FIGC); representation led by CONI–FIGC licensed agent Michele Puglisi
Languages: Italian, English, German
Regions covered: Italy, UK, Switzerland, Poland, broader Europe
Email: m.puglisi@mpmanagement.me, no-reply@mpmanagement.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__mpmanagement__/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Michele-Puglisi
About
MP Management is a Turin-based football agency founded and owned by Italian agent Michele Puglisi, focused on guiding young professionals and established players through the key phases of their careers. The agency has built a strong footprint in Italian football (Serie A, B, C and youth) and increasingly in top European leagues, including the Premier League, Swiss Super League and Ekstraklasa, with a specialisation in developing defenders, wide players and forwards. MP Management combines a dense scouting network in Italy with international partnerships, offering long-term career planning, transfers, renewals and holistic support (on- and off-pitch) for players and their families.
Key People
CEO / Founder – Michele Puglisi
Role: Owner, lead agent & CEO of MP Management
Background: Former defender in Torino’s youth sector and Italian lower leagues, ex-agent at Reset Group before launching MP Management in 2021
Licensing: FIGC/CONI-licensed football agent, acts through MP Management Srls registered with the Italian FA
Contact: m.puglisi@mpmanagement.me, phone +39 338 149 1779
Managing Director / Head of Football – Matthias Veneroso
Role: Director of Football & licensed agent, leading contract negotiations and high-level strategy for key clients
Licensing: Listed as “licensed” on the MP Management agent profile (Italian & German nationality)
Contact: m.veneroso@mpmanagement.me
Head of Scouting – Alex Baker
Role: Head of Scouting, UK-based, overseeing talent identification and international scouting network
Contact: a.baker@mapmanagement.me
Licensed agents
Michele Puglisi – FIGC/CONI-licensed football agent (Italy); license number not publicly disclosed
Matthias Veneroso – licensed agent (Italian & German background); individual license ID not publicly disclosed
Key scouting staff (selection)
Giuseppe Alessandro Cracchiolo – Scout
Giuseppe Rinaldi – Scout
Federico Castegnaro – Scout
Francesco Errante – Scout
Federico Ghidini – Scout
Andrea Dedominicis – Scout
Client Roster
Top players and talents (current)
Nicolò Savona (Nottingham Forest) – Date of birth: 19 March 2003
Alessandro Debenedetti (Virtus Entella) – Date of birth: 23 September 2003
Alassane Sidibe (Arka Gdynia) – Date of birth: 9 June 2002
Tommaso Cancellotti (US Avellino 1912) – Date of birth: 6 March 1992
Giulio Parodi (Latina Calcio 1932) – Date of birth: 30 September 1997
Denis Hergheligiu (Latina Calcio 1932) – Date of birth: 9 December 1999
Gabriele Mulazzi (FC Sion) – Date of birth: 1 April 2003
Alessandro Bassino (Juventus Primavera) – Date of birth: 12 February 2006
Ousseynou Sow (FC Pro Vercelli 1892) – Date of birth: 2 May 2006
Simone Emmanuello (FC Pro Vercelli 1892) – Date of birth: 25 April 1994
Javison Idele (Atalanta U23) – Date of birth: 11 February 2007
Alessandro Carosso (FC Pro Vercelli 1892) – Date of birth: 16 January 2002
Giuseppe Coppola (FC Pro Vercelli 1892) – Date of birth: 27 May 2005
Sulaiman Oyewale (SS Monopoli 1966) – Date of birth: 10 November 2000
Davide Finizio (ASD La Biellese) – Date of birth: 16 April 2007
Matteo Zamarian (Aurora Pro Patria) – Date of birth: 24 June 2006
Abdoulaye Sall (AC Carpi) – Date of birth: 28 December 2000
Mohamed Seck (Roma U20) – Date of birth: 20 April 2006
Dennis Costantino (Varesina Calcio) – Date of birth: 3 March 2000
Asane Sow (FC Pro Vercelli 1892) – Date of birth: 1 May 2006
Clemente Perotti (Juventus Next Gen) – Date of birth: 15 January 2003
Lorenzo Tarantola (FC Pro Vercelli 1892) – Date of birth: 2 April 2005
Leonardo Ferrario (Aurora Pro Patria) – Date of birth: 15 June 2006
Leonardo Bovi (Varesina Calcio) – Date of birth: 23 February 2006
Groovy Macanthony (ASD Calcio Settimo) – Date of birth: 19 November 2004
Notable former clients
The public client list focuses on current players; no reliable, consistently documented list of former MP Management clients is available. Any former collaborations mentioned in media concern earlier periods and individual youth-level careers.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any)
Cristiano Lucarelli (coach, currently without club) – listed as a manager client.
Notable Deals
2025 – Nicolò Savona – Juventus → Nottingham Forest (permanent)
Five-year deal to 2030; reported package of around €13m plus bonuses, totalling more than €15m.2025 – Alessandro Debenedetti – Genoa → Virtus Entella (loan)
Centre-forward loaned to Virtus Entella for 2025–26, while remaining under long-term contract with Genoa.2025 – Gabriele Mulazzi – Juventus Next Gen → FC Sion (permanent)
Right-back moved from Juventus’ reserves to Swiss Super League side Sion on a contract running to 2027.2025 – Matteo Zamarian – Inter – contract extension
Goalkeeper extended his contract with Inter until 2028, with MP Management fronting negotiations.2025 – Denis Hergheligiu – Union Brescia → Latina (loan)
Central midfielder joined Latina on loan from Union Brescia, continuing a long-term collaboration with the agency.2024 – Denis Hergheligiu – Feralpisalò → Union Brescia (transfer)
Transfer from promoted Feralpisalò to Union Brescia, with MP Management named in FIGC agent reports.Recent Serie C / youth deals
Multiple loans, transfers and renewals for Pro Vercelli, Juventus youth and other Italian clubs involving clients such as Simone Emmanuello, Giuseppe Coppola, Ousseynou Sow and Asane Sow.
Services
Contract negotiation and re-negotiation
Domestic and international transfers and loans
Salary optimisation and performance-related bonuses
Image rights advisory and basic sponsorship support
Long-term career planning and exit strategies
Relocation, integration and welfare support for young players
Coordination with external legal, tax and financial advisors
Partner Network
Working relationships with clubs across Italian professional football (Juventus academy, Pro Vercelli, Feralpisalò, Latina, Carpi and others)
Links to Premier League, Swiss Super League and Polish Ekstraklasa clubs through recent transfers
Distributed scouting network in Italy, Switzerland, Poland and the UK
External legal, tax, medical and performance partners engaged per client needs
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: roughly 20–25 documented transfers and loans across Serie A, B, C, Swiss Super League, Ekstraklasa and youth competitions
Deals ≥ €10m: at least one – Nicolò Savona’s move from Juventus to Nottingham Forest
Clients in top-5 leagues: at least two in the current cycle, including Savona in the Premier League
National team clients: several youth internationals (Italy and Senegal) across U19/U21 age groups
Renewal/extension deals: multiple renewals, notably Zamarian’s extension with Inter and various Pro Vercelli deals
Approach & Philosophy
MP Management operates as a boutique, player-first agency, preferring a compact roster with high-touch support over volume. The agency’s roots in Italian football give it a strong understanding of the domestic pyramid and how best to use Serie C and B as development platforms before moving talents abroad. Puglisi’s own playing background shapes a pragmatic approach: prioritising the right sporting project and playing time over purely financial parameters.
Scouting combines data and live observation, with particular focus on Primavera and regional youth leagues. The agency’s typical pathway sees young players move from big-club academies or strong regional setups into competitive professional environments via carefully structured loans, then on to higher tiers or foreign leagues. Negotiation style is viewed as firm but constructive, with attention to clauses, resale value and realistic performance incentives.
Fees & Transparency
Typical commission range aligned with European norms, generally within 3–10% of a player’s gross salary or relevant commissionable amounts
FIGC transparency reports list MP Management Srls and Michele Puglisi among intermediaries for Serie A, B and C transfers, though exact percentages remain confidential
Dual representation is handled under national FA rules; publicly available filings usually list the agency as acting for the player rather than the club
Image-rights, marketing and ancillary advisory work are handled via separate agreements, often with specialist firms engaged on the player’s behalf
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: none publicly reported involving MP Management Srls or Michele Puglisi
Litigation / disputes: no major public legal disputes with players or clubs identified
Media sentiment: positive to neutral, with coverage emphasising Puglisi’s progression from local football to representing players in top European leagues, and the agency’s focus on work ethic, loyalty and carefully chosen moves
Awards / Recognition
Recognised in Italian media for contributions to Feralpisalò’s promotion, Pro Vercelli’s player development and high-profile international moves such as Savona to Nottingham Forest and Mulazzi to Sion
