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Football transfers involve huge sums, but it's not just the selling club and player who benefit. Agents, who represent players like Gvardiol and Bastoni, often earn substantial fees for brokering deals. These commissions can run into millions, adding another layer of cost and motivation to every transfer saga, even when a deal falls through.
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