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How do agents get paid?

Football agents usually earn a commission, a percentage of the player's salary or transfer fee. For a potential Balde transfer, his agent would negotiate their cut, often paid by the club buying the player, or sometimes by the player themselves. This fee is agreed upon during contract negotiations, making agents key figures in big deals.

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Man Utd targets Barcelona defender Balde and Freiburg striker Matanovic

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