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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports making waves in European football transfer market
Vinícius Júnior and Yan Diomande are among more than 100 players at an agency owned by the hip-hop legend
TL;DR
- Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), founded in 2019, has over 100 football players on its books.
- RNSI facilitated Vinícius Júnior's new contract with Real Madrid, reportedly worth around €25m annually.
- The agency also brokered Yan Diomande's record £115m transfer to Real Madrid, making him the most expensive African player.
- RNSI expanded into Brazil by acquiring TFM, which represented players like Vinícius Júnior, Gabriel Martinelli, and Endrick.
- The agency has faced legal challenges, including one from former player Max Gradel and proceedings from Rainbow World Group regarding image rights.
- RNSI announced in November the signing of eight young African stars, highlighting Africa as a source of untapped footballing potential.