Voluntary player Dil Luca Russo (left), along with sister F. Alessia Russo of Arsenal and England national team, appointed Wasserman Vice President/Women's Football (Europe)Volunteer
Talent management giant Wasserman is expanding its women's sports business with the acquisition of UK-based soccer agency Volante. Financial terms were not disclosed in the deal, but all of Volante's staff and customers will join Wasserman.Director Volante Luca Russo Wasserman will become vice president of European women's soccer.
Volante's addition represents a clear push by Wasserman to expand her influence in women's soccer outside of the U.S. The firm represents some of the most famous players in the history of U.S. women's soccer. I have served. Mia Hamm, megan rapinoe and alex morgan –Last month's Gold Cup winners roster included 13 members as customers. The acquisition of Volante will also give the company access to more talent on the England national team programme.
“We've had really good work with a number of agents over the decades representing many of the top U.S. women's national team players,” said Wasserman Executive Vice President/Global Football. Richard Motzkin. “Using our experience, knowledge and relationships, our hope and ambition is first and foremost to follow a similar path to England's Lionesses and top players, and from there extend to other parts of England. Europe. ”
Volanti was founded by Mr. Russo's sister. Alessia Russo He is a star forward for Arsenal and the England national team. Her six-figure contract is reportedly one of the richest in the WSL, England's top division of women's football, although specific terms were not made public.
Volante has over 20 clients who play in England's second tier, the WSL or WSL2. Other notable players include Manchester United F. Leah GaltonAston Villa D Anna PattenAston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth and Everton goalkeeper emily ramsey.
