Behind every blockbuster football transfer, there's a figure in the shadows pulling the strings. That man is Barry Silkman. From a gritty playing career across English football's lower leagues to becoming one of the most trusted and influential agents in the Premier League and beyond, Barry Silkman's journey is as complex as the sport he helped shape from behind the scenes. Football's Power Broker offers an unprecedented look into the mind of a man who has spent decades navigating the cutthroat, high-stakes world of global football. More than just a chronicle of deals and negotiations, this book reveals how Silkman helped build careers, rescue reputations, and pioneer new standards in player representation. With insider access, candid reflections, and behind-the-scenes revelations, readers will discover how Barry earned the trust of world-class players, elite managers, and club owners - all while remaining fiercely independent and unfailingly principled. Whether you're a diehard fan, aspiring agent, or curious about the game's hidden power dynamics, BARRY SILKMAN: Football's Power Broker is your all-access pass into football's most secretive realm - told by the man who mastered it.
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