Key Facts

Also known as: WNRS; Closeview (historic name)
Founded: 2012 (origins cited by founder)
Headquarters: 3 Hardman Square, M3 3HF, Manchester, United Kingdom
Players: 11 (1st tier: 6) — Total market value: €31mm
FIFA/FA registration: Company registered in England & Wales as WNRS Sports Ltd; active director Gbolahan Tahir Adarabioyo (FIFA-licensed agent)
Languages: English
Regions covered: UK & Ireland, Italy, Türkiye, Netherlands, France (based on active client clubs)
Email: info@wnrssports.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wnrssports
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wnrssports/
X: https://x.com/wnrssports

About

WNRS is a Manchester-based representation agency focused on recruiting and building elite professional footballers. The firm emphasizes long-term career planning and “winner” mentality branding, combining transfers, renewals and off-pitch support. Public updates and placements show strong pathways into the Premier League, Serie A, Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Ligue 1 and the League of Ireland.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Gbolahan Tahir Adarabioyo — Founder & FIFA-licensed agent; director of WNRS Sports Ltd.

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly disclosed.

• Licensed agents: Gbolahan Tahir Adarabioyo. (No public list of additional licensed agents on official channels.)

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio)

• Tom Dele-Bashiru (Gençlerbirliği)

• Xavier Mbuyamba (FC Volendam)

• Trevan Sanusi (FC Lorient)

Rising talents / U23:

• Mipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)

• Mickel Miller (Huddersfield Town)

• Hamzat Balogun (Burnley U21)

• Kahrel Reddin (Altrincham)

• Jack Howland (Millwall U21)

• Jesse Williams (Burnley U21)

Notable former clients: Not publicly listed.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Not publicly listed.

Notable Deals

• 2024 — Tosin Adarabioyo: Fulham → Chelsea — free transfer; long-term contract.

• 2024 — Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Hatayspor → Lazio — loan with obligation to buy; four-year deal.

• 2025 — Trevan Sanusi: Newcastle U21 → FC Lorient — season loan.

• 2024 — Mickel Miller: Plymouth Argyle → Huddersfield Town — free; two-year contract.

• 2024 — Mipo Odubeko: signed for Shelbourne — long-term deal.

• 2025 — Tom Dele-Bashiru: Watford → Gençlerbirliği — season loan.

Services

• Contract negotiation and extensions

• Domestic & international transfers/loans

• Image rights, sponsorships and PR content

• Performance support and off-season programs

• Career planning and relocation/admin support

Partner Network

• Club pathways evidenced by recent/active clients: Chelsea, Lazio, Gençlerbirliği, FC Volendam, FC Lorient, Huddersfield Town, Shelbourne, Altrincham, Burnley/Millwall U21.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Compact, first-team and U-level moves across England, Italy, Türkiye, Netherlands, France, Ireland.

• Deals ≥ €10m: Not publicly attributed to the agency in this window.

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1.

• National team clients: Senior/youth internationals present within roster.

• Renewal/extension deals: Not centrally consolidated; agency news highlights milestones.

Approach & Philosophy

WNRS frames its model around “derived from winners,” prioritizing mentality, preparation and gradual step-ups into elite environments. Communications emphasize leadership branding, high-performance habits and long-term support rather than one-off moves.

Fees & Transparency

Typical industry commission ranges (often 5–10% depending on mandate and jurisdiction). Dual-representation handled per competition rules with client consent.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public disciplinary records identified.

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented.

• Media sentiment: Positive-to-neutral; agency coverage highlights top-flight moves and player features.

Awards/recognition

No public awards listed.