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Gestifute by Jorge Mendes

Super Agent Powerhouse

Portugal €1.6bn Est. 1996

€1.6bnPortfolio

1996Founded

PortugalHQ

About

Gestifute is the flagship football-representation firm built by [ “super-agent” Jorge Mendes ](https://www.footballagencies.com/football-agent/jorge-mendes/). From its Porto HQ and satellite offices in Lisbon, Madrid, Paris and São Paulo, the agency focuses on elite men’s football while running specialised units for women’s football, coaches and commercial rights (via sister company Polaris Sports). Long-term data scouting, strong ties to Portuguese-language markets and a partnership model with club executives have enabled Gestifute to broker many of the sport’s largest transfers over the last three decades.

Key People

Founder & Executive Chairman: Jorge Mendes

Managing Director / Head of Football: Luís Correia - Chief Operating Officer: Rita Carraça - Licensed agents (sample): Jorge Mendes (202310-4590) - Luís Correia (202309-3848) - Miguel Rúben Pinho (202305-1491)

Notable Deals

2009 – Cristiano Ronaldo: Man United → Real Madrid, €94 m, six-year contract (world record at the time) - 2019 – João Félix: Benfica → Atlético Madrid, €126 m, seven-year deal - 2020 – Rúben Dias: Benfica → Man City, €68 m + add-ons, six-year deal - 2022 – Vitinha: Porto → PSG, €41.5 m release clause, five-year deal - 2024 – João Neves: Benfica → PSG, €60 m + €10 m bonuses, six-year deal - 2024 – Leny Yoro: Lille → Man United, €62 m + €8 m add-ons, five-year deal - 2025 – Lamine Yamal: Barcelona renewal until 2031, €1 bn release clause - 2025 – Pedro Neto: Wolves → Chelsea, £55 m, six-year deal Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

- Contract negotiation & transfer brokerage - Image rights, sponsorships & brand building (via Polaris Sports) - PR / media strategy & social-content management - Legal, tax & wealth-planning referrals - Data-driven performance analysis & scouting support - Relocation, wellness & post-career planning