Vincent Enyeama's Former Agent Behind Mourinho's Move To Tottenham Hotspur
Published: November 21, 2019According to various reports in the foreign press, including Daily Mail, Israeli super agent Pini Zahavi brokered the deal that brought Jose Mourinho to Tottenham Hotspur.
On Wednesday, the North London club confirmed the appointment of the highly respected Portuguese manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract following the dismissal of Argentine Mauricio Pochettino.
One of the most powerful agents in the world, Zahavi first brought Mourinho to the Premier League in 2004.
The 76-year-old also brokered Neymar's move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain and handles the affairs of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
Zahavi used to represent Nigeria's most capped player in history, Vincent Enyeama, before they ended their association.
According to Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper had signed a player representation contract with Zahavi just before the 2010 World Cup in the hope that the Israeli would assist him move to a Premier League club.
Enyeama was linked with a transfer to West Ham, who were then coached by Avram Grant, after the tournament in South Africa but the deal fell through.
Zahavi was Enyeama's agent when he joined Lille in June 2011.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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