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YMU Football/Soccer Group (YMU Management Ltd.)

YMU's Global Football/Soccer Division.

UK/US €120mm

€120mmPortfolio

UK/USHQ

About

YMU is a global talent management group with a dedicated football division representing elite professionals and high-potential prospects across Europe and MLS. The football unit combines career strategy, transfer execution, and long-term brand building, supported by in-house commercial, digital, and broadcast specialists. Founded as James Grant in 1984 and rebranded to YMU in 2019, the group operates from London with transatlantic hubs. — — — — — — — — — —

Key People

CEO: Mary Bekhait

Group Chief Executive Officer - Managing Director / Head of Football: Peter Morrison — Director of Football (global) - Licensed agents (selection): Lyle Yorks (Executive Director, FIFA agent) • Mick McGuire (Executive Director) • Charlie Akinwunmi (Agent) • Jonathan Bornstein (Agent) • Lee Cook (Agent) • Gavin McInerney (Senior Manager) • Luke Moore (Agent) • Nick Taitague (Agent) — — — — — — — — — —

Notable Deals

2025 — Evan Ferguson: Brighton & Hove Albion → AS Roma; loan with option to buy (reported ~€3m loan fee + €37m option); season-long term. - 2025 — James McAtee: Manchester City → Nottingham Forest; permanent transfer; reported package up to ~£30m; five-year deal to 2030 with buy-back/sell-on clauses. - 2025 — John Tolkin: New York Red Bulls → Holstein Kiel; permanent transfer; reported ~$3m fee; long-term contract. - 2025 — Djordje Mihailovic: Colorado Rapids → Toronto FC; cash-for-player trade; reported $8m + add-ons to $9m; DP deal to 2028 (+ option 2029). - 2023 — Tyler Adams: Leeds United → AFC Bournemouth; permanent transfer; multi-year contract to 2028. Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official). — — — — — — — — — —

Services

- Contract negotiation (transfers, loans, extensions) and career management - Market placement across Europe & MLS - Image rights, endorsements, and brand partnerships - Digital/social strategy, media & broadcast opportunities - Post-career planning (coaching, executive pathways, punditry) - Legal, tax coordination and immigration/relocation support - Events, live appearances and commercial activations