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Inter Milan Defender Changes Agent Ahead Of Release Clause Activation & Links To Aston Villa
TL;DR
Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries has changed agents, with his father now representing him. This change comes as his €25 million release clause is set to activate this summer.
Key points
- Denzel Dumfries has changed agents.
- His father Boris is now his formal representative.
- A €25 million release clause activates this summer.
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Inter Milan Defender Changes Agent Ahead Of Release Clause Activation & Links To Aston Villa
Denzel Dumfries has changed agent again, with the Inter Milan wing-back’s father Boris now holding his formal representation ahead of a summer in which the Dutchman’s €25 million release clause activates for the first time.
According to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, Dumfries signed with the Epic Sports agency of Ali Barat in the autumn, but that arrangement has been restructured.
Epic Sports now manage only his image rights, while Boris Dumfries has taken over as his formal agent.
It is the latest in a long series of representation changes for the 29-year-old.
Inter Milan Defender Dumfries Chases Premier League Dream As Aston Villa Remain Interested
His agency history tells a story of ambition and frustration in equal measure.
After Mino Raiola’s death, Dumfries stayed briefly with Rafaela Pimenta before moving to Wasserman, the agency that negotiated his current Inter contract, which includes the €25 million release clause valid throughout July.
A subsequent partnership with Jorge Mendes ended quickly before the move to Epic Sports.
Each change has been driven in part by Dumfries’s desire to engineer a Premier League move.
Indeed, his performances in the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona last season raised his profile enormously. However, meaningful English interest has been limited.
Q&A
Why did Denzel Dumfries change his agent before the release clause activation?
Denzel Dumfries changed his agent to have his father, Boris Dumfries, formally represent him as his €25 million release clause is about to activate.
What is the significance of Dumfries' €25 million release clause?
The €25 million release clause allows other clubs, like Aston Villa, to sign Denzel Dumfries if they meet the specified fee this summer.
Which agency is currently managing Denzel Dumfries' image rights?
Denzel Dumfries' image rights are currently managed by the Epic Sports agency, while his father handles his formal representation.