Negotiating a contract, contract renewals, and managing transfers are a huge part of their job. But they also handle the media and marketing aspects, which includes sponsorship and endorsements.
Also, completing all the necessary paperwork that comes up every time, make sure to keep a healthy relationship between club and players, supporting players with any issues, including personal matters, and probably the most difficult of all, dealing with journalists and the press.
Dealing with the media, especially during the transfer window, is tricky because you have to promote yourself and your client. The task gets more challenging when your client gets offers from multiple football clubs, and you will play a massive role in helping them make the right choice.
This also means you have to know your player physically, mentally, technically, and tactically to make the best decisions in choosing the club and negotiating a deal.
A few other responsibilities include attending football matches and scouting talent with whom you can work with and take them to the next level and make your living. This is where your vision meets with your football knowledge.
Types of agents
There are two types of agents; one is self-employed agents, and the other being agents who work in an agency.